Intestinal obstruction after totally extraperitoneal laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.

Laparoscopic hernia repair is a frequently performed operation. Although it has many advantages over open inguinal hernia repair, laparoscopic surgery is not without complications. Small bowel obstruction is a complication unique to laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernias. It is reported following transabdominal preperitoneal repairs. We present a case of small bowel incarceration through a peritoneal defect after a totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair. Techniques to avoid this complication are presented. The literature is reviewed.     

Transcutaneous laparoscopic hernia repair in children: a prospective review of 275 hernia repairs with minimum 2-year follow-up

Background  Inguinal hernia in children is traditionally repaired through a groin incision by dissecting the hernia sac from the spermatic cord and suture ligating its base. A laparoscopic modification of this procedure involves placement of a transcutaneous suture around the neck of the sac through a 2-mm stab incision under visualization with an umbilically placed 2.7-mm 30^o lens. We reviewed the clinical outcome of this novel procedure at our institution. Methods  Prospective review of 275 hernias in 187 children (144 male, 43 female) performed laparoscopically by a single surgeon between September, 2002 and June, 2005. Data analyzed included side of hernia, incarceration, prematurity, recurrence rate, and complications. Results  30 left, 69 right, and 25 bilateral hernias were repaired. Sixty-three unilateral hernias had a contralateral patent processus vaginalis that was repaired. Mean operative time for a bilateral repair was 17 min. Two procedures were for recurrence after open repair. Forty-nine patients were ex-premature infants, accounting for 79 repairs. Fifteen cases followed reduction of incarcerated hernias, nine of whom were in preterm infants. Four out of 275 hernias (1.5%) recurred in four patients (mean age 4.5 years; 3 male, 1 female). There were four superficial wound infections, two umbilical granulomas, two hydroceles, and six self-resolving hematomas. There were no spermatic cord injuries, testicular atrophy, or symptoms of ilioinguinal nerve injuries. Conclusion  This novel laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is an effective method in children, with recurrence rates comparable to the traditional approach. Advantages of the laparoscopic operation include a “no-touch” approach to the spermatic cord structures, a virtually virgin operative field in cases of recurrence, and excellent cosmesis. Disadvantages include peritoneal access and nonhermetic seal in males.     

Long-term outcomes of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repairs performed by supervised surgical trainees

Background

Long-term outcomes of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repairs performed by supervised surgical trainees are absent.

Methods

Retrospective review of TEP inguinal hernioplasties performed by trainees at our institution.

Results

From 1995 to 2009, a total of 1,479 inguinal hernia repairs on 976 patients were performed by supervised surgical trainees. The mean patient age was 54 years (range 5–86). Men (97%), direct defects (51%), and bilateral repairs (52%) predominated. Recurrent hernias compromised 17%. Four (.4%) patients were converted to open surgery because of scarring. Postoperative complications consisted of urinary retention (8%), seroma (3%), and hematoma (2%). Trainee participation included interns (46%), PGY-2s (10%), PGY-3s (2%), PGY-4s (3%), and PGY-5s (39%). With a mean follow-up of 6.1 years, recurrence and bothersome groin pain rates were 2.6% and 1.5%, respectively.

Conclusions

With adequate supervision, surgical trainees can safely perform the TEP repair with good long-term outcomes.     

Laparoscopic inguinal total extraperitoneal hernia repair under spinal anesthesia without mesh fixation in 1,220 hernia repairs

Background  The need for general anesthesia and the cost and pain due to metal staples required for fixing the mesh are the major reported disadvantages of laparoscopic total extraperitoneal (TEP) hernia repair. We studied the feasibility and results of TEP done under spinal anesthesia with non-fixation of the mesh (SA-NF). This group was compared to TEP done under general anesthesia with non-fixation of the mesh (GA-NF) and repairs done under SA with fixation of the mesh (SA-F). Methods  A retrospective analysis was carried out in 675 patients (1,289 hernias) in whom TEP was performed. The recurrence rate, pain scores at 24 h and 1 week, hospital stay, days to resume normal activities, seroma formation, and urinary retention rates were noted. Results  A total of 1,289 TEP repairs (675 patients) were analyzed, with 636 patients (1,220 hernias) in the SA-NF group, 16 patients (27 hernias) in the GA-NF group, and 23 patients (42 hernias) in the SA-F group. Follow up ranged from 13 to 45 months. The recurrence rates, conversion rates, and complications were similar in all three groups. The mean hospital stay, days to resume normal activities, and pain scores were significantly higher in the mesh fixation (SA-F) group. Conclusions  TEP, done under SA and without fixation of the mesh, is safe, feasible, and associated with low recurrence rates. Since this procedure does not have the disadvantages usually attributed to TEP, it can be possibly recommended as a first-line procedure, even for unilateral inguinal hernias. Further studies are needed to substantiate this.     

Early results for new lightweight mesh in laparoscopic totally extra-peritoneal inguinal hernia repair

Prosthetic mesh reinforcement is now routine in the management of inguinal hernia but can cause considerable pain and stiffness around the groin. The aim of this study was to compare the outcome after laparoscopic TEP inguinal repair using new lightweight or traditional heavyweight mesh performed in a single unit. Between November 2004 and March 2005, 113 patients underwent laparoscopic TEP inguinal repair using either lightweight (28 g/m²) or heavyweight (85 g/m²) mesh. Follow-up data was obtained using case note review and telephone-based questionnaire in April 2005. Follow-up information was obtained for 93 (83%) out of 113 patients. There was no difference between the two groups in the incidence of pain/discomfort at mean 3-month follow-up (45 vs 41%, Mann–Whitney U, P=0.641). However, there was a significant inverse correlation between the length of time since operation and severity of pain/discomfort in the lightweight group (P=0.001, Pearson test), suggesting a faster speed of recovery with lightweight mesh. Laparoscopic TEP inguinal hernia repair with lightweight mesh yields promising early results. Whilst there was no significant difference in pain or recurrence in the short term, post-operative pain scores improved earlier in patients with lightweight mesh compared to heavyweight mesh. This merits further study, with larger cohorts and longer follow-up, to determine the benefits of lightweight mesh. This study has been presented in abstract form at the British Hernia Society Conference 2005, Edinburgh.     

腹腔镜完全腹膜外疝修补术治疗腹股沟疝的疗效

目的总结腹腔镜完全腹膜外疝修补术（laparoscopic totally extra-peritoneal,TEP）治疗腹股沟疝患者临床体会。 方法回顾性分析2012年12月至2016年12月,中山市中医院采用TEP治疗成人腹股沟疝737例患者的临床资料,分析TEP术式对腹股沟疝患者的影响。 结果本组患者均顺利完成手术,其中12例嵌顿疝自内环口处行小切口回纳疝内容后再行TEP。手者行术时间（46±20）min,15例术后放置引流管,住院时间4～6 d,术后阴囊气肿3例,血清肿、阴囊血肿6例,随访11～59个月,复发2例。 结论TEP术是治疗腹股沟疝安全有效的术式,术后复发率低、恢复快,TEP是目前治疗腹股沟疝的重要术式。     

Endoscopic totally extraperitoneal repair of incarcerated inguinal hernia

Background. Incarcerated inguinal hernias have been considered a relative contraindication for endoscopic surgery, as its efficacy and safety is as yet unproven. With more experience and improved techniques, management of incarcerated hernias by the endoscopic approach has become possible with decreased patient discomfort and acceptable results. Aim and Objective. To analyze the feasibility and effectiveness of Endoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal repair in incarcerated inguinal hernias. Methods. We retrospectively analyzed 34 patients—admitted under a single surgical unit with chronically incarcerated inguinal hernias—who underwent an elective endoscopic totally extraperitoneal repair. The 6-year period studied was from May 1997 to May 2003. Demographic characteristics, operative details (including modifications in technique and use of drains) and postoperative outcome including analgesic requirements, hospital stay, complications, and time taken to resume normal activity, were evaluated. A comparison was made with the results of 286 endoscopic primary, non-incarcerated, unilateral endoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernia repairs done during the same period. Results. With the help of modified techniques for reduction of the hernial sac, all the patients underwent a successful TEP repair. There were no conversions. The mean operating time was 84.4 min compared to 57 min in the non-incarcerated group. Three-fourths of the patients could be discharged within 24 h. Analgesic requirement was for an average of 5.5 days (vs 4.2 days in the non-incarcerated group). Time taken to resume normal activity was 7.5 days (vs 5.6 days in the non-incarcerated group). Two recurrences occurred. Follow-up period ranged from 13 months to 84 months. Conclusions. With the help of modifications in operating technique, Endoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal repair is feasible and effective in patients with incarcerated inguinal hernias and encompasses the advantages of endoscopic procedures.     

Transabdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) versus totally extraperitoneal (TEP) laparoscopic techniques for inguinal hernia repair: a systematic review

Background: The choice of approach to the laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia is controversial. There is a scarcity of data comparing the laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) approach with the laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) approach, and questions remain about their relative merits and risks.Methods: Electronic databases were searched to identify reports of trials comparing laparoscopic TAPP with laparoscopic TEP. In addition, selected conference proceedings were hand-searched, websites consulted, reference lists of all included papers were scanned, and experts contacted for other potentially eligible reports. All published and unpublished randomised controlled trials and quasi-randomised controlled trials comparing laparoscopic TAPP with laparoscopic TEP for inguinal hernia repair were eligible for inclusion. Large non-randomised prospective studies were also eligible for inclusion to provide further comparative evidence of complications and serious adverse events. Two reviewers independently extracted data and assessed study quality. Statistical analyses were performed using the fixed effects model and the results expressed as relative risk (RR) for dichotomous outcomes and weighted mean difference (WMD) for continuous outcomes with 95% confidence intervals (CI).Results: The search identified one RCT which reported no statistically significant difference between TAPP and TEP when considering duration of operation, haematoma, length of stay, time to return to usual activities, and recurrence. The eight non-randomised studies suggest that TAPP is associated with higher rates of port-site hernias and visceral injuries whilst there appear to be more conversions with TEP. Vascular injuries and deep/mesh infections were rare and there was no obvious difference between the groups. No studies reporting economic evidence were identified.Conclusions: There is insufficient data to allow conclusions to be drawn about the relative effectiveness of TEP compared with TAPP. Efforts should be made to start and complete adequately-powered randomised controlled trials (RCTs), which compare the different methods of laparoscopic repair.     

A prospective cost and outcome comparison of inguinal hernia repairs

We previously showed that patients undergoing transabdominal preperitoneal laparoscopic inguinal herniorrhaphy (TAPP) returned to activity twice as fast as open herniorrhaphy without mesh but that TAPP was twice as expensive. However, it was not clear if the immediate postoperative benefits offered by TAPP resulted from smaller incisions and less tissue dissection or from the requisite tension-free placement of mesh. We have therefore completed a prospective outcome and cost analysis comparing TAPP (n=59) to open preperitoneal mesh herniorrhaphy (PPO) (n=40) to determine the differences between the two different surgical techniques. When comparing unilateral repairs, there was no difference in hernia type. PPO patients were older (P<0.05) and their operations were shorter (P<0.01). Comparison of outcome parameters of pill days, out-of-house activity, and intial day to full activity revealed no difference. Cost analysis showed that total costs, disposable equipment costs, and operating room time costs were significantly less for PPO (P<0.01). There were two major complications (3%) and twelve minor complications (20%) in the TAPP group while PPO exhibited no major and five minor complications (12%). Follow-up data revealed one recurrence in the TAPP group. There were no recurrences in the PPO group at only 7 months average follow-up. We conclude that since both procedures had similar outcomes in the immediate postoperative period, the increased cost of TAPP and increased potential for both major and minor complications make it difficult to justify its routine use.Presented at the annual meeting of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Orlando, Florida, USA, 11–14 March 1995     

硬膜外麻醉下腹腔镜全腹膜外疝修补术治疗成人腹股沟疝体会

目的总结硬膜外麻醉下腹腔镜全腹膜外疝修补术（TEP）的优点。探讨TEP手术的安全性、可行性、有效性及手术方法。方法回顾性分析26例腹股沟疝患者行TEP手术的临床资料。直疝6例,斜疝20例。单侧疝22例,双侧疝4例,其中复发疝2例。结果 26例腹股沟疝患者手术均成功,包括双侧疝共进行30例次TEP手术,均在40～110min完成,住院天数3～8d,平均4.6d。术后有1例出现阴囊内血肿,2例出现腹股沟区疼痛。随访3～12个月,无一例复发。结论硬膜外麻醉下行TEP具有手术安全可靠、对腹腔干扰小,术后恢复快、住院时间短,疼痛发生少、复发率低等优点。     

腹股沟疝腹腔镜手术在我国逐步推广的可行性探讨

目的:分析腹腔镜腹股沟疝修补术(LIHR)在我国逐步开展的可行性。方法:回顾性分析2001年1月至2010年9月在我院接受LIHR的1 401例病人(包括疝1 670侧)的临床资料;其中行经腹腹膜前修补术(TAPP)者553例(637侧),全腹膜外修补术(total extraperitoneal prosthesis,TEP)838例(1 020侧),腹腔内网片植入术(intraperitoneal onlay mesh,IPOM)7例(7侧),TAPP+IPOM 3例(各3侧)。所有手术均由同组医师完成;术式选择由术者决定;随访时间1～60个月(中位时间34个月)。结果:LIHR的例数和TEP/TAPP比例逐年上升,补片固定/不固定的比例逐年下降。手术无中转;手术时间(32.2±13.6)min;术后住院天数(1.9±1.6)d;术后第1天的疼痛分数(VAS)为2.6±1.4;2周和4周内恢复非限制性活动人数比例99.0%和99.9%。复发率0.36%(6/1 670)。累计并发症发生率为8.2%(137/1 670);有3例发生严重并发症,分别为戳孔疝、肠管损伤和机械性肠梗阻;其他并发症依次为血清肿87例(5.2%)、尿潴留23例(1.4%)、暂时性神经感觉异常21例(1.3%)、麻痹性肠梗阻3例(0.18%)。Ⅲ、Ⅳ型疝的并发症发生率高于Ⅰ、Ⅱ型疝(P=0.027)。按学习曲线分组(每组200例),第1组的复发率和并发症发生率均高于后6组(P0.05);后6组间的差异无统计学意义(P0.05)。第1组的手术时间长于第2组,第2组长于后5组(P0.05),后5组间差异无统计学意义(P0.05)。结论:在我国逐步开展LIHR有可行性。     

Fibrin glue for securing the mesh in laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair

Background Anchoring the mesh in laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal groin hernia repair (TEP) with human fibrin glue has theoretical advantages. However, these have been supported and reported previously only in animal studies. Before the initiation of large patient trials, the authors wanted to confirm the feasibility, assess the costs, and rule out any flagrant short- and long-term adverse effects of fibrin glue usage in a small series of patients. Methods Nine consecutive TEP repairs with fibrin glue mesh fixation were performed. The perioperative and postoperative outcomes at 1, 16, and 40 months were compared with those for a control group of 96 stapled repairs. Results Gluing was easy and is less expensive than stapling. No fibrin glue–related adverse effects were found. The overall outcome was similar to that for stapled repairs, with no indication that the glued repairs were inferior. Conclusions Fibrin glue seems to be a reasonable, feasible, and maybe even competitive alternative to the standard tissue-penetrating mesh fixation. The results of this study justify launching larger trials. Presented at the 11th International Congress of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), Glasgow, Scotland, 15–18 June 2003, and as an updated version at the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) meeting, Denver, CO, USA, 31 March 31–3 April 2004.     

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair-a prospective personal series of 542 children

Purpose

This series prospectively evaluates a consecutive personal series of children undergoing laparoscopic hernia repair.

Methods

A total of 712 inguinal hernias were corrected laparoscopically in 542 children (396 boys and 146 girls, aged 4 days to 14 years, median 1.6 years). The internal inguinal ring was closed with a 4-0 nonabsorbable suture using 2-mm instruments. Patients were prospectively video-documented.

Results

There were no serious intraoperative complications. Operating time was comparable to open surgery. The contralateral inner ring was open on the left side in 16% of boys and 12% of girls, and on the right side in 18% of boys and 32% of girls. Direct hernias were found in 2.3%, femoral hernias in 1%, hernias en pantalon in 0.7%, and a combination of indirect and femoral hernia in 0.2%. Follow-up to date is 1-84 months (median 39 months). There were 4.1% hernia recurrences, 0.7% hydroceles and 0.2% testicular atrophies. Cosmesis is excellent.

Conclusions

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair can be a routine procedure with results comparable to those of open procedures. It is well suited for recurrences. The vas remains untouched. The visualization of structures is clear and leads to a defect-specific closure. The advantages of the laparoscopic approach include the following: its technical ease, it is an outpatient procedure, the cord structures remain untouched, the type of hernia is obvious, trocar placement is identical for any side or hernia type, clear visualization of the anatomy. Routine video documentation renders the diagnostic accuracy objective and absolute. Finally, recurrences are easier dealt with, be it from a previous open or from a laparoscopic approach. Although recurrences were slightly more frequent in the early stages, now they are closer to the rate with the open procedure.     

Laparoscopic total extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair with nonfixation of the mesh for 1,692 hernias

Background  This study aimed to examine the recurrence rate and postoperative pain in total extraperitoneal repair (TEP) performed without fixation of the mesh and to compare the rates with those for repairs using fixation of mesh. Methods  A retrospective analysis was conducted over a 3-year period for 929 patients (1,753 hernias) who had undergone TEP. The recurrence rate, pain scores at 24 h and 1 week, hospital stay, days until resumption of normal activities, seroma formation, and urinary retention rates were noted. Results  Of the 929 patients (1,753 hernias), the mesh was fixed (Fx) for 33 (61 hernias) and not fixed (NFx) for 896 (1,692 hernias). The follow-up period ranged from 6 to 40 months (mean, 17 months). The two groups did not differ significantly in terms of mean operating time, proportion of patients who had minimal or no pain (score, 1 or 2) 24 h after surgery, or proportion of patients who were totally pain free (score = 1) 1 week postoperatively. The proportions of patients reporting pain at the end of 1 month, the incidence of seroma formation and urinary retention, the hospital stay, and the days until resumption of normal activities were significantly greater in the Fx group than in the NFx group (p < 0.0001). Two patients (0.22%) in the NFx group had recurrence and one patient in the Fx group underwent conversion to open hernia repair. Conclusions  This study found TEP without mesh fixation to be safe and feasible with no increase in recurrence rates. The TEP procedure is associated with significantly less pain at 4 weeks, lower incidence of urinary retention and seroma formation, shorter hospital stay, and early resumption of normal activities.     

Perioperative outcomes and complications of open vs laparoscopic extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair in a mature surgical practice

Background: Although the laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) approach to hernia repair has been associated with less pain and a faster postoperative recovery than traditional open repair, many practicing surgeons have been reluctant to adopt this technique because of the lengthy operative times and the learning curve for this procedure. Methods: Data from all patients undergoing TEP repair since 1997 and open mesh repair (OPEN) since 1999 were collected prospectively. Selection of surgical approach was based on local hernia factors, anesthetic risk, previous abdominal surgery, and patient preference. Statistical analyses were performed using unpaired t-tests and chi-squared tests. Data are mean ± SD. Results: TEP repairs were performed in 147 patients and open repairs in 198 patients. Patients in the OPEN group were significantly older (59 ± 19 years OPEN vs 51 ± 13 years TEP) and had a higher ASA (1.9 ± 0.7 OPEN vs 1.5 ± 0.6 TEP; p < 0.01). TEP repairs were more likely to be carried out for bilateral (33% TEP, 5% OPEN) or recurrent hernias (31% TEP, 11% OPEN) than were open repairs (p < 0.01). Concurrent procedures accompanied 31% of TEP and 12% of OPEN repairs (p < 0.01). Operative times (min) were significantly shorter in the TEP group for both unilateral (63 ± 22 TEP, 70 ± 20 OPEN; p = 0.02) and bilateral (78 ± 27 TEP, 102 ± 27 OPEN; p = 0.01) repairs. Mean operative times decreased over time in the TEP group for both unilateral and bilateral repairs (p < 0.01). Patients undergoing TEP were more likely (p < 0.01) to develop urinary retention (7.9% TEP, 1.1% OPEN), but were less likely (p < 0.01) to have skin numbness (2.8% TEP, 35.8% OPEN) or prolonged groin discomfort (1.4% TEP, 5.3% OPEN). Conclusions: Despite a higher proportion of patients undergoing bilateral repairs, recurrent hernia repair, and concurrent procedures, operative times are shorter for laparoscopic TEP repair than for open mesh repair. TEP repairs can be performed efficiently and without major complications, even when the learning curve is included. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, March 2003, Los Angeles, CA, USA     

Laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure for inguinal hernia in children: clinical outcome of 972 repairs done in 3 pediatric surgical institutions

Background/Purpose

In 1995, we developed laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (LPEC) to treat inguinal hernias in children. This study evaluated LPEC's safety, efficacy, and reliability in 3 hospitals.

Methods

In 2 hospitals, LPEC was the standard procedure used to repair inguinal hernias in children, and in 1 hospital, it was done optionally in girls. During LPEC, a 4.5-mm laparoscope was placed through an umbilical incision, a 2-mm grasping forceps was inserted on the left side of the umbilicus, and a 19-gauge LPEC needle with suture material was inserted at the midpoint of the right or left inguinal line. The hernial sac orifice was closed extraperitoneally by circuit suturing around the internal inguinal ring using the LPEC needle.

Results

Nine hundred seventy-two LPECs were performed on 711 children (age range, 18 days to 19 years): 384 boys had 500 internal inguinal rings closed and 327 girls had 472 internal inguinal rings closed. Operating time for uni- or bilateral inguinal hernias ranged from 10 to 30 minutes. No complications occurred during surgery. The recurrence rate was 0.73% during follow-up (range, 5 months to 10 years). No hydroceles or testicular atrophy occurred after surgery.

Conclusion

Laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure for inguinal hernia in children appears to be safe, effective, and reliable.     

Unusual complications of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair

Although complications of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repairs are well documented, the development of pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema is rarely reported. The authors' experience with a 23-year-old man who developed intraoperative bilateral pneumothoraces and cervical subcutaneous emphysema during a laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair prompted a MEDLINE literature review. Seven similar cases were found in which the patients developed pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum and/or subcutaneous emphysema following laparoscopic hernioplasty. An intercostal catheter was inserted in two out of the seven patients only. Numerous hypotheses were proposed for the development of these complications. Several authors felt that the duration of the procedure and preperitoneal insufflation pressures are related to the development of these complications. These potentially lethal complications must be diagnosed and managed promptly.     

Laparoscopic extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair

We have devised a reproducible approach to the preperitoneal space for laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernias that is based on an understanding of the abdominal wall anatomy. Laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal herniorrhaphy was performed on 99 hernias in 90 patients at the Los Angeles County–University of Southern California Medical Center, using a standardized approach to the preperitoneal space. Operative times, morbidity, and recurrence rates were recorded prospectively. The median operative time was 37 min (range, 28–60) for unilateral hernias and 46 min (range, 35–73) for bilateral hernias. There were no conversions to open repair, and there was only one conversion to a laparoscopic transabdominal approach. Complications were limited to urinary retention in two patients, pneumoscrotum in one patient, and postoperative pain requiring a large dose of analgesics in one patient. All patients were discharged within 23 h. There were no recurrences or neuralgias on follow-up at 2 years. A standardized approach to the preperitoneal space based on a thorough understanding of the abdominal wall anatomy is essential to a satisfactory outcome in hernia repair. Received: 18 November 1998/Accepted: 19 March 1999     

腹腔镜完全腹膜外疝修补术治疗腹股沟疝不同补片固定方式探讨

目的 分析腹腔镜完全腹膜外疝修补术治疗腹股沟疝中不同补片固定方式的有效性.方法 选择2013年12月至2018年12月在武警北京市总队医院接受腹腔镜下全腹膜外疝修补术的患者为研究对象.依照使用补片方式不同,将其分为A组(144例)以及B组(118例)、C组(90例).A组受试者用3D免固定补片,B组受试者使用钉合固定平...     

基层医院腹腔镜全腹膜外疝修补术治疗腹股沟疝的临床体会

【摘要】〓目的〓总结腹腔镜全腹膜外疝修补术治疗68例腹股沟疝在基层医院的实践经验。方法〓选择2010年01月~2012年05月我院68例成年人I~Ⅲ型腹股沟疝患者行TEP手术的临床资料,分析手术的临床效果、术后并发症以及患者的接受情况。结果〓全部病例经手术治疗痊愈。术后恢复良好,无明显疼痛,无切口感染。术中发生合并症7例,包括出血2例,穿破腹膜2例,皮下气肿3例,均未影响手术;术后2年复发1例,再次手术后痊愈。结论〓腹腔镜行全腹膜外疝修补术可在基层医院推广;由于基层医院多为劳动农民,建议补片固定为妥。