Laparoscopically Assisted Percutaneous Inguinal Ring Closure for Resolution of Inguinal/Scrotal Hernias in Rams: Cadaveric Study and Three Cases Report
Abstract:The aim of this study is to evaluate a laparoscopically assisted percutaneous suture (LAPS) procedure to treat inguinal hernia (IH) while preserving testicles in rams. An ex vivo experiment with six ram cadavers and a report of three clinical cases are discussed. In cadavers, both internal inguinal rings (IIR) were partially closed by LAPS. Two LAPS methods were tested: (1) using a laparoscopic portal closure device and (2) using a suture loop inserted through needles in each IIR. After each procedure, the clo… Show more
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