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Laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal repair of inguinal bladder hernia: a case report
Ghassane El Omri1, Omar Lazrak1, Hamza Rais1
1Department of Urology, Cheikh Khalifa International University Hospital, Mohammed VI University of Sciences and Health (UM6SS), Casablanca, Morocco.
Insights
Laparoscopic surgery successfully treated a rare inguinal bladder hernia in a 65-year-old male. This minimally invasive approach repaired a direct inguinal hernia containing the bladder and omentum.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Inguinal bladder hernia is a rare condition.
- Laparoscopic treatment for this condition is infrequently reported.
Observation:
- A 65-year-old male presented with right inguinal swelling.
- CT imaging revealed a direct inguinal hernia with bladder and epiploic content.
Findings:
- Laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal repair was performed.
- The procedure involved bladder reduction and mesh prosthesis placement.
Implications:
- This case demonstrates a successful minimally invasive treatment for direct inguinal bladder hernia.
- Highlights the feasibility of laparoscopic repair for complex inguinal hernias.
Abstract:
Inguinal bladder hernia is a rare clinical condition, and only a small number of reported cases have been treated by laparoscopic surgery. We report a case of a patient aged 65-year-old who presented to our outpatient care unit for a right inguinal swelling. Computer tomography (CT) imaging showed a direct inguinal hernia with bladder and epiploic content. We performed a laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal repair, which involved carefully reducing the bladder's protrusion from the hernial orifice. Subsequently, a mesh prosthesis was employed to treat the right inguinal hernia. This case represents an unusual instance of a successful laparoscopic repair for a right direct inguinal bladder hernia.
