Early Diagnosis of Colonic Anastomotic Leak With Peritoneal Endoscopy.

Background And Objectives: At present, we do not have a reliable method for the early diagnosis of colorectal anastomotic leakage (AL). We tested peritoneal flexible endoscopy through a port placed in the abdominal wall in the early postoperative course, as a new diagnostic method for detection of this complication and evaluated the suggested method for safety, feasibility, and accuracy.

Methods: Ten swine were randomized into 2 groups: group A, colorectal anastomosis without leakage; and group B, colorectal anastomosis with leakage.

[Initial experiences with laparoscopic incisional hernial repair].

Introduction: Incisional hernia following laparotomy remains an important problem. Laparoscopic repair has become the method of choice in recent years. The present article presents the outcome of laparoscopic incisional hernia mesh repair at Viborg Hospital in the years 2003-2006.