Old and new ways to repair inguinal hernias

Article Abstract:

Hernia repair has traditionally been a difficult process because the surgery pulls together tissues under tension. Consequently, patients experience much postoperative pain, sometimes lasting a year or more. Tension-free techniques have been developed that use a patch to reinforce the hernia. Laparoscopic repair was introduced in the 1980's and allows the defect to be repaired from the inside. A 1997 study found that patients treated with laparoscopic repair had fewer complications, less pain and returned to work sooner. However, some studies have found that laparoscopic repair is more expensive.

Editorial, Surgery, Inguinal hernia

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Adenomatous polyps of the colon

Article Abstract:

Case study of a 52-year-old with no personal or family history of colon cancer, colonic polyps or inflammatory bowel disease is presented who revealed no abnormalities except for a 1.5-cm pedunculated polyp at the hepatic flexure during a screening colonoscopy. Colonoscopic surveillance is recommended at intervals that vary according to the number and types of adenomas found and the presence or absence of a family history of colorectal polyps and cancer.

Care and treatment, Case studies, Colorectal cancer, Intestinal polyps, Case study, Colonic polyps

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A comparison of laparoscopically assisted and open colectomy for colon cancer

Article Abstract:

A study conducted to find out the comparison between laparoscopically assisted colectomy and open colectomy is presented. The results suggest that, laparoscopic approach can be a suitable alternative to open surgery for colon cancer.

Diagnosis, Colectomy, Colon cancer

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