A rare case of multiple port site incisional hernias repaired by laparoscopy-assisted intraperitoneal onlay mesh: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Port site herniation is a frequent complication of abdominal surgery, yet treatment strategies for multiple port site hernias are often difficult and case reports are rare.

Presentation of case

A 72-year-old woman, with a history of multiple abdominal surgeries, underwent laparoscopic surgery for rectal prolapse four years prior. Three 12 mm ports were inserted into the umbilical region, right upper quadrant and right lower abdomen, subsequently, incisional hernias developed at all three sites. In addition, an incisional hernia developed in the lower abdomen, for a total of four incisional hernias. She was taking apixaban for atrial fibrillation, and since the standard surgical method of placing the mesh in the extraperitoneal space was judged to be high risk fo

SUBMITTER: Tazaki T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10192546 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature