Chylous ascites from a thoracic duct leak. Very, very rare complication following surgery of the esophagus or stomach near the hiatus of the diaphragm. Video uploaded by Dr. Brian Jacob NYC HERNIA™ Hernia Repair in New York City
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Use of an endoclip device and a maryland. Grab the peritoneum with the maryland, then fire the endoclip, keep the endoclip squeezed to hold the tissue while you move the maryland along the line of the closure and regrab the next piece of peritoneum. Repeat until rent is closed. Video uploaded by Dr. Brian Jacob
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Rare but known event that can occur after TEP (totally extra-peritoneal) or TAPP (transabdominal preperitoneal) or robotic inguinal hernia repairs. Patients who have nausea, vomiting, and abdominal distention after a laparoscopic or robotic inguinal hernia repair should report to an emergency room. Video uploaded by Dr. Brian Jacob NYC HERNIA™ Hernia Repair in New York
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