Total extraperitoneal (TEP) hernioplasty with intestinal resection assisted by laparoscopy for a strangulated Richter femoral hernia.

We describe the first clinical case of a total extraperitoneal hernioplasty combined with intestinal resection assisted by laparoscopy for a strangulated Richter femoral hernia. The patient was a 94-year-old woman admitted to the emergency room with signs and symptoms of acute small bowel obstruction. Diagnosis of a strangulated left Richter femoral hernia was only possible during the initial exploratory laparoscopy.

Single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy for day surgery procedure: are we prepared?

Single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) for cholecystectomy is a well-established procedure and represents the next step in developing the concept of fast track surgery. This report describes our experience with SILS cholecystectomy in patients that stay overnight. Between February 2009 and July 2010, patients referred for cholecystectomy to the day surgery unit who agreed to undergo SILS were included in a prospective study.