Lars Aanning

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Should a trocar-induced enterotomy, recognized at re-operation, be repaired by simple closure or resection?

Patient (54 years old) underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy with Hasson technique and within 24 hours presented with acute abdomen. At operation, over 1 liter of succus entericus was aspirated...

23 December 2014 1,798 36 View

Is simple high ligation of the indirect sac standard treatment for primary pediatric indirect inguinal hernias?

When, if at all, is a Marcy (internal ring repair) or other procedure indicated in addition to high ligation?

24 July 2013 8,837 39 View

Under what circumstances should a "normal" appearing appendix be considered for excision during the course of any laparoscopic procedure?

Can a "normal" looking appendix always be ignored - and is a "normal" looking appendix always "normal" on pathological examination? Is a fecalith(s) or luminal fibrosis a normal pathological finding?

08 July 2013 5,708 52 View

Is appendectomy appropriate in elective cholecystectomy when right-lower abdominal pain/discomfort is present on preoperative physical exam?

Removing the appendix using the same laparoscopic incisions as used for cholecystectomy is very feasible and safe. At the same time, the right ovary (or both) can also be examined.

05 July 2013 8,113 6 View