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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 476-477 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons / Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 4 |
State | Published - Jan 1 2005 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery