Robotic repair of iatrogenic left diaphragmatic hernia. A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Iatrogenic diaphragmatic hernia after laparoscopic left adrenalectomy has been rarely reported in adults. Surgery is the preferred treatment because of the risks of incarceration, strangulation and pulmonary complications.

Presentation of case

An elderly woman with parasternal diaphragmatic hernia has been successfully treated by robotic repair with mesh placement. The short-term follow-up showed that there was no recurrence or any symptoms after the intervention.

Discussion

Iatrogenic diaphragmatic hernia is a rare complication occurring after abdominal or thoracic surgery. The diagnosis could be challenging because of the presence of chronic symptoms. Computed tomography can be considered the gold standard technique to assess the correct diagnosis of di

SUBMITTER: Vertaldi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7588745 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature