Richter’s Hernia After Gynecological Laparoscopic Procedure: A Case Report

Abstract

In gynecology; the modern laparoscopy, which is used for a multitude of gynecologic and nongynecologic indications, was first used in the 1980s to diagnose and treat infertile couples (1). However, with the use of high-resolution and highdefinition video cameras, complex gynecological procedures, which were previously performed by only laparotomy, can be performed via laparoscopy. Operative laparoscopy has the benefit of shorter hospital stays, less postoperative pain, and faster return to normal activity (2). Therefore, adnexal procedures, such as ectopic pregnancy and ovarian cystectomy; uterine surgery, such as myomectomy and hysterectomy; reconstruction of the pelvic floor, such as retropubic urethropexy and sacral colposuspension; and finally the staging and treatment of gynecologic cancers are performed widely and with great success by surgeons presently (1).