Single-incision laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (SILPEC) for inguinal hernia with prolapsed ovary.
Chiyoe ShirotaTakahisa TainakaWataru SumidaKazuki YokotaSatoshi MakitaHizuru AmanoMasamune OkamotoAitaro TakimotoAkihiro YasuiYoichi NakagawaAkinari HinokiHiroo UchidaPublished in: Surgical endoscopy (2021)
Our study results indicate that SILPEC may be performed safely for the treatment of ovarian prolapsed inguinal hernia. Since the ovary and fallopian tube are close to the internal inguinal ring due to the short round ligament, the procedure requires careful suturing with traction of the round ligament.