Groin hernias include indirect inguinal, direct inguinal, femoral, obturator, and supravesical
hernias. Here, we summarize historical turning points, anatomical recognition and surgical …

This report reviews the most common surgical interventions and complications of chronic
peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. Based on the current knowledge as well as our experience …

Purpose Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most performed procedure all over the world
with more than 20 million procedures performed each year. Due to the lack of data in …

Background Since the introduction of minimally invasive surgery, new techniques like
transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair have progressively gained acceptance for the …

Background Minimally invasive surgery has been used for both de novo insertion and
salvage of peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheters. Advanced laparoscopic, basic laparoscopic …

Background Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), which often causes a
common complication such as abdominal wall hernia, is a prevalent alternative therapy for …

Purpose Occult inguinal hernias (IH) predispose peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients to the
symptomatic IH formation after starting PD, which may cause complications. We conducted a …

Myths in peritoneal dialysis : Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension Myths in
peritoneal dialysis : Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension Log in or Register …

Background: Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is the first-line renal replacement therapy for end-stage
renal failure patients in Hong Kong. Abdominal wall hernia is a common mechanical …

Methods: Thirteen patients with chronic renal disease and inguinal hernia attending a
tertiary hospital between May 1, 2016 and June 30, 2021 were evaluated for laparoscopic …