Publications by authors named "R Wiessner"

Introduction: Spigelian hernias are among the rare primary ventral hernias. Diagnosis is often difficult, as many cases are asymptomatic. Spigelian and inguinal hernias are usually considered separately in current scientific literature.

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 Currently, the methods for drainage of pelvic abscess primarily use computed tomography- or ultrasound-guided percutaneous drainage or surgical drainage. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided pelvic abscess drainage (EUS-PAD) is an alternative, minimally invasive tool to drain an abscess, localized close to the rectum or left colon, and therefore not accessible by other means.  We report on the success of endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage of peridiverticulitic abscess based on the two cases presented here.

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Article Synopsis
  • - Groin hernia repair is a highly common surgery, with over 20 million procedures done annually, prompting the need for updated management guidelines since the last ones were published in 2018.
  • - An expert group of 30 international surgeons reviewed new research until April 2022, resulting in updated guidelines with 39 new statements and 32 recommendations, including 16 strong ones.
  • - The updated guidelines aim to provide the latest evidence for better groin hernia management practices, with a commitment to adapt future guidelines as new methodologies emerge.
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Inguinal hernia repair, according to Desarda, is a pure tissue surgical technique using external oblique fascia to reinforce the posterior wall of the inguinal canal. This has provided an impetus for the rethinking of guideline adherence toward minimally invasive and mesh-based surgery of inguinal hernia. In this study, a retrospective analysis of this technique was conducted in two German hospitals.

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