Amyand’s hernia during laparoscopic Hernioplasty. Case report: Appendix in a recurrent hernia sac

Abstract

Introduction: Amyand’s hernia refers to a rare occurrence in which the vermiform appendix, either inflamed or normal, happens to be found in an inguinal hernia sac. Due to its rarity and unspecific clinical evidence, it is most commonly presented as an intra-operative finding. A laparoscopic approach becomes both a way to confirm the diagnosis and a therapeutic tool. Case report: We hereby report a case of a 62-year-old patient presenting with an asymptomatic bilateral inguinal hernia, previously treated on his right side in 2011 with an open approach. The elective laparoscopic surgery, during the right groin exploration, revealed a vermiform appendix, with no signs of inflammation, within the hernia sac. . A prosthetic laparoscopic hernioplasty without appendicectomy was performed and both early outpatient follow-up and 30-day outcome demonstrated excellent recovery. Conclusions: Appendicectomy, when necessary, and primary hernia repair at the same time can be safely performed by laparoscopy which may be considered an advantageous management giving its role in diagnosing, in confirming an Amyand’s hernia, in exploring the abdominal cavity, and in being a therapeutic tool at the same time.