Role of Laparoscopy in Treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia in Adult

Background congenital diaphragmatic hernia in adult is a rare condition, most of cases are asymptomatic and discovered accidental. We reported 10 cases of diaphragmatic hernia repaired successfully via the laparoscopic approach. Objectives to describe the role of laparoscopy in treatment of congenital and traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in adult. Methods prospective study was conducted on 10 adult patients suffering from diaphragmatic hernia to evaluate the role of laparoscopy in treatment of diaphragmatic hernia in adult. The study was conducted at general surgery department of Ain shams university hospitals and Kafr ash Shaykh general hospital including all symptomatic types of diaphragmatic hernia on both adult male and female patients with age more than 18 years. Results We achieved satisfactory intracorporeal repair of these diaphragmatic defects. The patients had excellent recovery and started on oral diet one to two days postoperative except one patient (10%) started on the 5th day due to resection anastomoses, and then were discharged with symptomatic relieve after surgery. Conclusion The minimally invasive advantage of laparoscopic approach offers a secure, reliable and satisfactory way to confirm the diagnosis and achieve the repair of diaphragmatic hernia.