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A Case Report of Laparoscopic-Assisted Repair of a Rare Congenital Lumbar (Grynfeltt-Lesshaft) Hernia

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A congenital lumbar hernia is a rare type of hernia that can affect children born with lumbo-costo-vertebral syndrome. This case report is the first to describe a hybrid laparoscopic-assisted approach, which enabled precise intra-operative localization of a pediatric congenital lumbar hernia, and definitive surgical repair was then undertaken through an open approach. Unlike prior studies that have focused solely on either open or laparoscopic techniques, this hybrid approach offers a new strategy to improve surgical accuracy, particularly where imaging and clinical examination are inconclusive. Our literature review found that open and laparoscopic repair of congenital lumbar hernias are both safe and feasible approaches, with the choice of either depending on the surgeon's preference and expertise.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.73239

Authors: Panuwat Pornkul, Helen B Buschel, Daniel Carroll

Institutions: Townsville Hospital, James Cook University

Language: English

Topic: Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404129713