Uncommon Handlebar Hernia in an Adult Treated With Laparoscopy and Open Anatomical Repair.

Handlebar hernias, a form of traumatic abdominal wall hernia, are rare injuries resulting from blunt abdominal trauma in adults. Robust suspicion is essential for diagnosis given the subtle symptoms and intact skin. A 48-year-old male arrived with pain and swelling on the left side of his abdomen after a low-speed bicycle crash.

Sutureless meshplasty in lumbar hernia.

Background: Lumbar hernia is a rare hernia arising through posterolateral abdominal wall defects. Different techniques of repair are reported in the literature.

Methods: The authors present their experience of 4 lumbar hernias during a short span of 9 months.

Efficacy of laparoscopy in complicated appendicitis.

Background: Laparoscopic appendectomy has been widely practiced for uncomplicated appendicitis. The role of laparoscopy in management of complicated appendicitis remains undefined. We undertook this study to evaluate the efficacy of laparoscopic appendectomy in patients with complicated appendicitis.

Laparoscopic repair of perforated peptic ulcer with delayed presentation.

Background: Laparoscopic repair has been used to treat perforated peptic ulcers since 1990 and is gaining acceptance. The main concerns are postoperative intra-abdominal collections and performing laparoscopy in the presence of peritonitis.

Methods: From June 2006 to June 2008, 31 patients presenting with a clinical diagnosis of perforated peptic ulcer with peritonitis who underwent laparoscopic omental patch repair were selected.