PURPOSE The management of Incarcerated Inguinal Hernia (IIH) in children is challenging and may be associated with complications. We aimed to compare the outcomes of laparoscopic vs. open repair of IIH. METHODS With institutional ethical approval (09SG13), we reviewed the notes of 63 consecutive children who were admitted to a single hospital with the diagnosis of IIH between 2000 and 2008. D...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVH) requires several skin incisions for trocar placement. We have developed a single incision approach to LVH repair. The technique was introduced in clinical practice to any consenting patients who were candidates for a standard multi-port laparoscopic hernia repair. A consecutive series of patients was then followed to evaluate fe...

 ABSTRACT Background: The incidence of early wound related complications is assessed in laparoscopic versus open abdominal surgeries. Complications of surgical wounds (esp. wound infections) are considered as a major problem in surgery wards. Complications of surgical wounds are classified as early and late. Common and early complications are hematoma, seroma and wound infection. Methods: The m...

Abstract Objective Spiegel hernia is a rare entity that accounts for less than 1% of operated hernias. Its clinical diagnosis difficult and its treatment varied. The objective this work was to show the eTEP approach pathology. Methods Despite fact all outbreaks, we had three probable cases Spigelian in last quarter. them resolved with Extended Totally Extraperitoneal (eTEP) Approach Hernia Repa...

INTRODUCTION The optimal method of umbilical hernia repair (UHR) in the obese population, laparoscopic vs open, is not standardized. The purpose of this study was to determine the optimal surgical option for UHR in the obese population. METHODS A retrospective chart review was conducted on 123 obese patients (body mass index [BMI] >30) who underwent UHR from 2003 to 2009 at a single instituti...