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Laparoscopic diaphragmatic hernia repair

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Abstract

Background

Adult-congenital diaphragmatic hernias and chronic traumatic diaphragmatic hernias are uncommon entities that are often technically challenging to repair. There is growing experience with a minimal access approach to these defects.

Methods

We reviewed the English-language literature using a MEDLINE search for “diaphragmatic hernia” and “laparoscopy”.

Results

We found 19 case reports of laparoscopic adult-congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair. Reported complications included two enterotomies, one of which required conversion to laparotomy. We also found 11 case reports of laparoscopic chronic traumatic diaphragmatic hernia repair, with no reported complications or recurrences. Average operative time was 98 min, and average length of stay was 4.5 days. All reports claimed that there was less postoperative pain and an earlier return to full activity with the laparoscopic approach. Herein we discuss anatomy, pathophysiology, diagnosis, method of repair, and recurrence.

Conclusion

Adult-congenital diaphragmatic hernia and chronic traumatic diaphragmatic hernia are amenable to laparoscopic repair. Although experience is still limited, laparoscopic repair appears safe and is associated with a shorter hospital stay.

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    D. S. Thoman & E. H. Phillips

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Thoman, D.S., Hui, T. & Phillips, E.H. Laparoscopic diaphragmatic hernia repair. Surg Endosc 16, 1345–1349 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-001-8162-2

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