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Single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) for Meckel's diverticulum.
Kunitaka Kuramoto1,2, Osamu Nakahara1,2, Yuto Maeda1,2
1Department of Surgery, Kumamoto Rosai Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|July 11, 2019
Summary
A 65-year-old male experienced abdominal pain due to Meckel's diverticulum, a congenital anomaly. Single-laparoscopic surgery successfully resolved the small intestine obstruction.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Small intestine obstruction is a common surgical emergency.
- Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital anomaly that can lead to complications like obstruction.
Observation:
- A 65-year-old male presented with abdominal pain and CT findings suggestive of small intestine obstruction.
- Ectopic gastric mucosal scintigraphy confirmed the presence of a structure consistent with Meckel's diverticulum.
Findings:
- The patient underwent a successful single-laparoscopic surgery for the intestinal obstruction.
- Pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of Meckel's diverticulum.
Implications:
- Single-laparoscopic surgery offers a minimally invasive approach for treating Meckel's diverticulum-induced obstruction.
- This case highlights the efficacy of combined imaging modalities in diagnosing complex gastrointestinal issues.