Exacerbation of occult femoral hernia during laparoscopic prostatectomy. |
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Authors: | Gregory S Rosenblatt Raul Para Michael J Conlin |
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Institution: | Oregon Health & Science University, Division of Urology and Renal Transplantation, Portland 97201, USA. |
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Abstract: | Laparoscopic prostatectomy has been accepted as an appropriate treatment for prostate cancer because of the shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery. We present a rare complication of groin hernia with incarceration and necrosis of small bowel following laparoscopic prostatectomy. Occult hernias and small fascia defects may not always be apparent pre-operatively, but extension of pneumoperitoneal insufflation to extraperitoneal compartments should alert the surgeon to the possible presence of such a defect. |
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Keywords: | Prostatectomy Laparoscopy Groin hernia |
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