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Paracolostomy hernia is a common complication of stoma creation. Operative repair is indicated in about 15% of cases, through several surgical approaches. We describe a laparoscopic technique used to repair a large symptomatic paracolostomy hernia in a 69-year-old woman almost 20 years after abdominoperineal resection. The laparoscopic approach to such a hernia is feasible, safe, and logical, as it combines the advantages of mesh reinforcement with those of endoscopic repair.
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PMID:Laparoscopic repair of paracolostomy hernia. 1048 32

Paracolostomy hernia is a common occurrence, representing a late complication of stoma surgery. Different surgical techniques have been proposed to repair the wall defect, but the lowest recurrence rates are associated with the use of mesh. We present the case report of a patient in which laparoscopic paracolostomy hernia mesh repair has been successfully performed.
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PMID:Laparoscopic paracolostomy hernia mesh repair. 1809 21