Synchronous robotic repair of anterior diaphragmatic (Morgagni) hernia & low anterior resection for rectal cancer.

Journal: The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: We present the case report of synchronous trans-fascial repair of a large congenital Morgagni hernia (MH) and low anterior resection using a fully robotic approach.

Authors

  • Joel Lambert
    Royal Blackburn Hospital, East Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Blackburn, UK.
  • Abdul Shugaba
    Lancaster Medical School, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YG, UK. a.shugaba@lancaster.ac.uk.
  • Adnan Sheikh
    Royal Blackburn Hospital, East Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Blackburn, UK.
  • Michael Gill