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Elective laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal repair for Spigelian hernia: A case series of four patients

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Spigelian hernia (SH) is uncommon. Clinical diagnosis may be difficult, but computed tomography (CT) can help to establish the diagnosis. Laparoscopic repair is increasingly performed because it is associated with… Click to show full abstract

Spigelian hernia (SH) is uncommon. Clinical diagnosis may be difficult, but computed tomography (CT) can help to establish the diagnosis. Laparoscopic repair is increasingly performed because it is associated with low morbidity rates. Laparoscopic approaches include transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP), intraperitoneal onlay mesh (IPOM), and totally extraperitoneal (TEP). Here, we report our experiences of TEP repair for SH.

Keywords: spigelian hernia; totally extraperitoneal; elective laparoscopic; laparoscopic totally; repair

Journal Title: Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery
Year Published: 2018

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