Incidental finding of a congenital unilateral absence of the vas deferens during robotic inguinal hernia repair: missing a crucial landmark. A case report.

Journal: Acta chirurgica Belgica

Published Date: Aug 1, 2023

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: We report on a case of congenital unilateral atresia of the vas deferens encountered during a robotic-assisted transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) inguinal hernia repair.

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Kim Pauwaert

Department of Urology, Gent University Hospital, Gent, Belgium.
Filip Muysoms

Department of Surgery, AZ Maria Middelares, Buitenring Sint-Denijs 30, 9000, Gent, Belgien.
Maxime Dewulf

Department of General Surgery, Maria Middelares Hospital, Gent, Belgium.

Keywords

Aged Hernia, Inguinal Herniorrhaphy Humans Incidental Findings Laparoscopy Male Robotic Surgical Procedures Robotics Vas Deferens

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Incidental finding of a congenital unilateral absence of the vas deferens during robotic inguinal hernia repair: missing a crucial landmark. A case report.

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