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- Title
Combined laparoscopic and open extraperitoneal approach to scrotal hernias.
- Authors
Ferzli, G S; Rim, S; Edwards, E D
- Abstract
Laparoscopic repair of scrotal hernias is often a difficult endeavor to successfully complete. The longstanding nature of these hernias often results in significant adhesions and anatomic distortion of the inguinal floor. These two issues make reduction of the hernia arduous and subsequent reinforcement of the parietal sac difficult. We have previously described techniques to increase the chances of success when attempting laparoscopic repair of scrotal hernias. Here, we describe some of those techniques as well as a combined laparoscopic and open approach to achieve a robust preperitoneal repair of incarcerated scrotal hernias when the usual totally extraperitoneal approach does not work.
- Publication
Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery, 2013, Vol 17, Issue 2, p223
- ISSN
1248-9204
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10029-012-0970-x