HighlightsWhat is already known on this topic?Duplex gallbladder is a rare congenital abnormality.What this study adds?The importance of thorough investigation to avoid missed diagnosis.Surgery is only indicated for symptomatic duplex gallbladders.
Perineal hernia is a rare complication following laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection (APR) for rectal cancer. We present two case reports of perineal hernia following laparoscopic APR and discuss their management. We suggest that they developed because the pelvic peritoneum was left open during laparoscopic APR and propose that closure of the pelvic peritoneum should be routine in this operation.
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