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First laparoscopic hernia repair onboard an aircraft carrier at sea
M A Cubano1, J H Luther, L E Antosek
1Department of Surgery, Naval Hospital, Jacksonville, FL 32214-5000, USA.
Objective:
To report the first known and documented laparoscopic hernia repair onboard an aircraft carrier (USS Abraham Lincoln).
Materials And Methods:
We present a case report of a 23-year-old healthy male seen in our Medical Department in pain with a clear mass on the right groin area. The sailor was scheduled for elective repair using a single-chip, 0 degree laparoscope from Stryker Company.
Results:
Laparoscopic hernia repair was performed with complete recovery and immediate return to his usual duties onboard the aircraft carrier.
Conclusions:
Laparoscopy is not a new concept in surgery, but the performance of this surgical modality onboard a nuclear warship is a landmark event that will maximize naval operational readiness.