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Their rarity, combined with often-cryptic clinical presentation, contributes to significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Following PRISMA guidelines, we systematically searched PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases from 1947 to 2024, identifying 68 relevant articles. Our search strategy combined terms related to ischiatic\/sciatic hernias with various publication types. Data extraction focused on patient demographics, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, hernia contents, surgical approaches, and outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Our analysis revealed striking female predominance (98.5%), particularly among elderly patients (mean age 71 \u00b1 12.8 years). Ureter was the most commonly herniated structure (58.8%), followed by small intestine (20.6%). Most patients (80.9%) lacked an external gluteal bulge, contributing to diagnostic delays. CT emerged as the primary diagnostic modality (63.2%), with the pathognomonic \u201ccurlicue sign\u201d representing a key feature in ureterosciatic herniation. Management approaches were evenly distributed between minimally invasive techniques (35.3%), open surgery (35.3%), and conservative management with ureteral stenting (29.4%). Laparoscopic and robotic approaches demonstrated shorter hospital stays (1-2 days vs 5-14 days for open repairs) and reduced postoperative pain, despite slightly longer operative times. Complication rates were low (5.9% surgical site infections), with no reported mortality.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Ischiatic hernias require a high index of clinical suspicion for timely diagnosis, particularly in elderly females presenting with unexplained pelvic or sciatic pain. The evolution from open to minimally invasive surgical approaches has significantly transformed management outcomes, while ureteral stenting offers an alternative for high-risk patients with ureterosciatic hernias. 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