Internal hernia caused by exposed structures after laparoscopic lateral lymph node dissection for rectal cancer: A

Shinya Sakamoto1, Ryo Inada1, Eri Kuroda1

  • 1Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Kochi Health Sciences Center, Kochi, India.

Summary

Internal hernias are rare complications after rectal cancer surgery. This case highlights small bowel obstruction due to internal hernia following lateral lymph node dissection, emphasizing its importance in differential diagnosis.