Laparoscopic repair of diaphragmatic hernia.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-1991
Abstract
A laparoscopic diaphragmatic hernia repair was done using a left subcostal trocar insertion with a total of three ports. The laparoscopic technique was illustrated. Chest x-rays pre-op and post-op were taken. The material used in the repair was 0-Chromic sutures and expanded PTFE patch. The hospital stay was minimal (24h). The patient symptomatology was improved almost immediately. The use of a laparoscopic approach for accessible diaphragmatic hernias is the method of choice. The use of an expanded PTFE patch (with its properties to incorporate the diaphragm) adds strength to the remaining diaphragm.
Volume
1
Issue
6
First Page
369
Last Page
373
ISSN
1052-3901
Published In/Presented At
Campos, L. I., & Sipes, E. K. (1991). Laparoscopic repair of diaphragmatic hernia. Journal of laparoendoscopic surgery, 1(6), 369–373. https://doi.org/10.1089/lps.1991.1.369
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
1838943
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article