Laparoscopic Peritoneal Flap Closure for Internal Hernia Associated with Colostomy: Two Case Reports

Ryo Kanoda1, Hisahito Endo1, Masanori Katagata1

  • 1Department of Gastrointestinal Tract Surgery, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima, Fukushima, Japan.

Surgical Case Reports
|June 12, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Laparoscopic peritoneal flap closure (LPFC) offers a safe and effective solution for internal hernia associated with colostomy (IHAC) after laparoscopic colorectal surgery. This technique successfully treated recurrent cases and may prevent future occurrences.