About 15 different types of hernia are found in the abdominal wall structures, apart from the commonly observed inguinal and ventral hernias. The rare abdominal wall hernias include post-laparoscopy trocar hernias, spigelian hernias, obturator hernias, perineal hernias and lumbar hernias. These hernias occur in around 1-2% of the population and are difficult to diagnose due to their rare occurrence and unusual anatomic locations. Most of these hernias are best managed with a prosthetic graft or by a laparoscopic approach unless strangulation obstruction is present.
To shed more light on the management of these rare abdominal wall hernias, Docplexus has arranged an interactive session where experts will share their insights on “Rare Abdominal Wall Hernias” on 30 th May 2021, 3 PM onwards. The following topics will be covered: Introduction – Dr. Ramesh Agarwalla Femoral Hernias – Dr.…
