A comparative evaluation of laparoscopic and open method for the management of Morgagni’s hernia

Background: A Morgagni’s hernia is a congenital defect found in the anterior aspect of diaphragm between costal and sternal portions this muscle. The present study was conducted to compare laparoscopic open procedures for management hernia. Materials methods: 56 cases were divided into 2 groups 28 each. Figure 1 treated laparoscopically figure with operation. Location sac its contents, postoperative complications, duration hospital stay recorded. Results: Out patients, males 36 females 20. Hernia side left 15 14 2, right 13 2. Methods used emergency operation 10 5 elective 16 23 Mesh 7 II respectively, suture combination mesh+ 6 respectively. Postoperative 5.4 days 10.2 difference significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: In hernias, surgical intervention essential as may cause complications such strangulation colon. method has benefits limited than method.