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ArticleCureus2025

Morgagni Hernia: Management in a 77-Year-Old Female With a Robotic Approach.

Abby Kunitsky, Amer Mansoor, Tyler Sauerbeck, David Lang, Raimundo Pastor

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Abby KunitskyInternal Medicine, McLaren Macomb, Mt. Clemens, USA.
Amer MansoorGeneral Surgery, Garden City Hospital, Garden City, USA.
Tyler SauerbeckGeneral Surgery, Corewell Health - Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills, USA.
David LangInternal Medicine, Corewell Health - Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills, USA.
Raimundo PastorGeneral Surgery, Corewell Health - Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Morgagni hernias are rare congenital diaphragmatic defects. While often asymptomatic, they can present with nonspecific abdominal or respiratory symptoms, leading to incidental diagnosis through imaging. Surgical repair is the standard treatment to prevent complications such as bowel incarceration or strangulation, though the optimal approach remains a matter of debate. We present the case of a 77-year-old female who was found to have a Morgagni hernia involving the transverse colon. She underwent successful robotic-assisted repair with plication, approximation, and mesh placement. This report highlights the feasibility and safety of robotic-assisted repair for a Morgagni hernia, emphasizing its role in optimizing patient outcomes. As surgical techniques continue to evolve, further studies comparing long-term outcomes of robotic, laparoscopic, and open approaches will help refine best practices for managing this rare congenital defect.

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adult morgagni herniadiaphragmatic herniashernia repairmorgagni herniarobot-assistedrobotic herniasymptomatic hernia

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PMID40308386
PMCPMC12043372

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