Laparoscopic closure of patent canal of Nuck for female indirect inguinal hernia

Chih Feng Yen, Chin Jung Wang, Shu Ling Lin, Ping Chiang Chang, Chyi Long Lee*, Yung Kuei Soong

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Abstract

Study Objective. To determine the efficacy of concomitant laparoscopic closure of the patent canal of Nuck in treatment of indirect inguinal hernias in women. Design. Prospective clinical trial (Canadian Task Force classification II-2). Setting. University-associated tertiary care referral center. Patients. Six women scheduled for laparoscopy for gynecologic indications. Intervention. Concomitant simple closure of the patent canal of Nuck from the peritoneal cavity during laparoscopic surgery. Measurements and Main Results. Inguinal hernias were repaired in all six patients, with no recurrence. Conclusion. Laparoscopic closure of the patent canal of Nuck is an easy, safe, and effective treatment of indirect inguinal hernias in women.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)143-146
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
Volume8
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2001
Externally publishedYes

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