Experiencia actual en el abordaje laparoscópico transabdominal preperitoneal de hernias inguinales en el Servicio de Cirugía General del Hospital Nacional: periodo 2018-2022

Introducción: la hernia inguinal es uno de los principales motivos de consulta quirúrgica y su reparación es uno de los procedimientos más comunes en cirugía. Objetivo: determinar la experiencia en el abordaje laparoscópico de las hernias inguinales por técnica transabdominal preperitoneal en el Servicio de Cirugía General del Centro Médico Nacional-Hospital Nacional. Metodología: estudio observacional descriptivo retrospectivo de corte temporal transversal. En pacientes de 16 a 90 años de edad con diagnóstico de hernia inguinal internados en el Servicio de Cirugía General del Centro Médico Nacional-Hospital Nacional para hernioplastia electiva. Resultados: se llevaron a cabo 30 hernioplastias por técnica técnica trans-abdominal pre-peritoneal de los cuales el 73 % fue realizado en hombres y 27 % en mujeres; se identificó una media de edad de 48,4 años, el grupo etario con mayor frecuencia fue de 38 a 48 años. En el examen físico pre quirúrgico se encontraron hernias inguinales unilaterales en el 76.6 % y bilaterales en el 23.3 %; en la mayor parte de los pacientes las hernias fueron primarias en el 86.6 %y recidivada en el 13.3 %. El tiempo quirúrgico en promedio fue de 93.1 minutos; con un tiempo máximo de 120 minutos y mínimo de 60 minutos. El tiempo de hospitalización en el 100 % de los pacientes fue de 48 h. De las complicaciones post operatorias se establece que el 76.6 % no presento ningún tipo de complicación; el 20 % presentó seroma como complicación principal y 3.3 % infección del sitio quirúrgico. Conclusión: debido a su alta frecuencia y a su impacto en la incapacidad laboral y social, las hernias inguinales representan una de las patologías quirúrgicas más importantes con bajas tasas de complicaciones post operatorias y corta estancia hospitalaria.

Introduction: inguinal hernia is one of the main reasons TAPP, e-TEP (Totally extraperitoneal with extended vision) for surgical consultation and its repair is one of the most common surgical procedures. Objective: to determine the experience in the laparoscopic approach of inguinal hernias by preperitoneal transabdominal technique in the Servicio de Cirugía General of the Centro Médico Nacional-Hospital Nacional. Methodology: retrospective descriptive observational study of cross-sectional time. In patients from 16 to 90 years of age with a diagnosis of inguinal hernia admitted to the Servicio de Cirugía General of the Centro Médico Nacional-Hospital Nacional for elective hernioplasty. Results: 30 hernioplasties were carried out by the TAPP technique, of which 73 % were performed in men and 27 % in women; a mean age of 48.4 years was identified, the age group most frequently being 38 to 48 years. In the pre-surgical physical examination, unilateral inguinal hernias were found in 76.6 % and bilateral in 23.3 %; in most of the patients the hernias were primary in 86.6 % and recurred in 13.3 %. Average surgical time was 93.1 minutes; with a maximum time of 120 minutes and a minimum of 60 minutes. The hospitalization time in 100 % of the patients was 48 hours. Of the post-operative complications, it is established that 76.6% did not present any type of complication; 20 % presented seroma as the main complication and 3.3 % surgical site infection. Conclusion: due to its high frequency and its impact on work and social disability, inguinal hernias represent one of the most important surgical pathologies with low rates of postoperative complications and short hospital stay.

Evaluación del dolor crónico postoperatorio en hernioplastia TAPP versus Lichtenstein por Residentes / Evaluation of chronic postoperative pain in hernioplasty Tapp versus Lichtenstein by residents

La incidencia de la hernia inguinal a lo largo de la vida es variable, pero con una mayor prevalencia en los hombres. Hoy en día no existe una técnica superior en términos de reducir el dolor postoperatorio crónico, que es la mayor morbilidad que afecta a los pacientes. Es por eso que realizamos un breve análisis comparativo, donde evaluamos la incidencia de dolor crónico entre el ensayo convencional versus laparoscópico de la patología de la hernia

The incidence of inguinal hernia throughout life is variable, but with a higher prevalence in males. Today there is no superior technique in terms of reducing chronic postoperative pain, which is the greatest morbidity that afflicts patients. That is why we carried out a brief comparative analysis, where we evaluated the incidence of chronic pain between conventional versus laparoscopic rehearsal of hernia pathology

Resultados de la utilización de malla única en la reparación laparoscópica transabdominal (TAPP) de hernias inguinales bilaterales directas / Outcomes of laparoscopic transabdominal (TAPP) inguinal hernia repair with single mesh in bilateral direct inguinal hernias

RESUMEN Antecedentes: La cirugía laparoscópica presenta ventajas que son claramente observadas en la reparación de hernias bilaterales y recidivadas. El uso de una malla única como alternativa en la reparación de las inguinales bilaterales laparoscópicas con técnica transabdominal (TAPP) puede reducir el índice de recidivas y las chances de dolor crónico. Objetivo: describir y analizar los beneficios del uso de una malla única en el tratamiento de las hernias inguinales bilaterales con técnica TAPP. Material y métodos: análisis retrospectivo de hernioplastias inguinales laparoscópicas directas o mixtas operadas por vía transabdominal con malla única, efectuadas en pacientes con hernias inguinales bilaterales. Resultados: entre enero de 2016 y enero de 2017 se operaron 177 pacientes con hernia inguinal. Noventa y tres (93) pacientes presentaron hernias bilaterales, de las cuales 39 fueron operadas mediante el uso de la técnica con malla única, incluidas en este estudio. Conclusión: la utilización de una malla única es una alternativa segura en el tratamiento de las hernias inguinales bilaterales directas o mixtas operadas por vía laparoscópica con técnica TAPP.

ABSTRACT Background: The laparoscopic approach has clear advantages for repairing bilateral hernias and recurrent hernias. The use of a single mesh as an option in the laparoscopic treatment of direct bilateral inguinal hernias with the transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) technique, may reduce the recurrence rate and chronic pain. Objective: The aim of this study is to analyze the benefits of single mesh for the treatment of bilateral inguinal hernias with the TAPP technique. Material and methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients with bilateral direct inguinal hernias undergoing laparoscopic hernia repair with the TAPP technique using a single mesh. Results: Between January 2016 and January 207 177 patients underwent inguinal hernia repair. Of the 93 patients with bilateral hernias, a single mesh was used in 39, which were included in this study. Conclusion: The use of a single mesh is a safe option for the laparoscopic treatment of direct bilateral inguinal hernias with the TAPP technique.

Cirugía laparoscópica de la hernia inguinal en el Centro Nacional de Cirugía de Mínimo Acceso / Laparoscopic Surgery for Inguinal Hernia at the National Center for Minimal Access Surgery

Introducción: La hernia inguinal, es una de las enfermedades quirúrgicas que más polémicas ha provocado a través de la historia, existen disimiles clasificaciones e incontables técnicas para su reparación. Objetivo: Mostrar los resultados del tratamiento quirúrgico laparoscópico de la hernia inguinal en el Centro Nacional de Cirugía de Mínimo Acceso. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo y descriptivo de 737 pacientes intervenidos con el diagnóstico de hernia inguinal por cirugía laparoscópica en el Centro Nacional de Cirugía de Mínimo Acceso, en el período comprendido entre enero del 2011 hasta diciembre el 2018. Resultados: Se mostró la efectividad de las técnicas laparoscópicas, con un bajo índice de recidiva, de 1,4 por ciento, bajo índice de conversión, con 0,5 por ciento, la inguinodinia se presentó en 5 pacientes para un 0,5 por ciento y predominó el seroma entre las complicaciones postoperatorias. Conclusiones: La cirugía laparoscópica en la hernia inguinal es una opción segura y eficaz en el tratamiento de la enfermedad(AU)

Introduction: Inguinal hernia has been one of the most controversial surgical diseases throughout history. There are several classifications and countless techniques for inguinal hernia repair. Objective: To show the outcomes of laparoscopic surgical treatment of inguinal hernia at the National Center for Minimal Access Surgery. Methods: A retrospective and descriptive study was carried out of 737 patients with a diagnosis of inguinal hernia operated on by laparoscopic surgery, in the period from January 2011 to December 2018, at the National Center for Minimal Access Surgery. Results: The effectiveness of laparoscopic techniques was shown, with a low recurrence rate of 1.4 percent and a low conversion rate of 0.5 percent, while inguinodynia appeared in five patients, accounting for 0.5 percent, and postoperative seroma was a predominating complication. Conclusions: Laparoscopic surgery is a safe and effective treatment option for in inguinal hernia(AU)

Técnica TAPP en manos jóvenes. Es posible reproducir los resultados de la técnica Lichtenstein para la hernia inguinal sintomática primaria unilateral / Tapp technique performed by young hands. Reproducing the results of the lichtenstein procedure for symptomatic primary unilateral inguinal hernia

RESUMEN Antecedentes: La hernioplastia inguinal es el procedimiento quirúrgico más frecuentemente realizado dentro de la Cirugía General. Se realizan anualmente 20 millones de hernioplastias; la técnica de Lichtenstein y la transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) mediante cirugía laparoscópica son las más utilzadas. Objetivo: El objetivo del presente estudio es valorar la factibilidad de la realización del TAPP, en un centro universitario, por parte de residentes y cirujanos jóvenes en formación. Se comparó dicho procedimiento con la técnica de Lichtenstein valorando los resultados en los primeros 30 días del posoperatorio. Las principales variables para estudiar fueron: complicaciones, dolor posoperatorio, estadía hospitalaria y costo del procedimiento. Como variables para estudiar, a largo plazo, se compararon la recidiva herniaria y el dolor crónico. Material y métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional comparando dos técnicas quirúrgicas utilizando la base de datos del Servicio con información adquirida de forma prospectiva. Se analizaron 80 pacientes, divididos en dos grupos: hernioplastia de Lichtenstein (grupo1) y hernioplastia por TAPP (grupo 2), durante el período comprendido desde mayo de 2015 hasta mayo de 2019, en dos Centros Universitarios de Montevideo Uruguay (Hospital de Clínicas y Hospital Español). Resultados: No hubo diferencia significativa en la estadía hospitalaria y complicaciones posoperatorias. El grupo del Lichtenstein presentó una recidiva herniaria. La hernioplastia laparoscópica presentó un tiempo operatorio promedio de 20 minutos más y el costo de materiales fue mayor. Si bien el dolor posoperatorio en las primeras 24 horas fue mayor en TAPP, el dolor a las 48 horas, 7días, un mes, tres meses y seis meses fue similar en ambos grupos. Conclusión: La técnica de TAPP, para la hernia inguinal primaria unilateral, es factible de ser realizada por cirujanos jóvenes o en formación, con un porcentaje de complicaciones, dolor posoperatorio y recidivas similares al Lichtenstein, aunque con un costo de materiales y tiempo operatorio levemente mayor.

ABSTRACT Background: Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most common procedures in general surgery. Each year, 20 million surgeries for inguinal hernia repaired are performed; the most common techniques used are the Lichtenstein procedure and the transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) laparoscopic approach. Objective: The aim of the present study is to evaluate the outcomes of the TAPP approach performed by residents and young surgeons in training in a university center. TAPP was compared with the Lichtenstein and the outcomes at 30 days were compared. The variables considered were complications, postoperative pain, length of hospital stay and procedure-related costs. The long-term variables analyzed were recurrence and chronic pain. Material and methods: We conducted an observational study comparing two surgical techniques, using prospectively acquired information from the database of our department. The cohort was made up of 80 patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair in two university-based hospitals in Montevideo, Uruguay (Hospital de Clínicas and Hospital Español), between May 2015 and May 2019. The patients were divided into two groups: Lichtenstein procedure (group 1) and TAPP procedure (group 2). Results: There were no significant differences in length of hospital stay and postoperative complications. One patient in the Lichtenstein group presented hernia recurrence. Mean operative time was 20 minutes longer with laparoscopic hernia repair, and the cost of the materials was higher. Postoperative pain at 24 hours was greater in the TAPP group, but was similar at 48 hours, 7 days, one month, three months and six months in both groups. Conclusion: The use of TAPP technique for unilateral primary inguinal hernia is feasible to perform by young surgeons or surgeons in training, and the percentage of complications, postoperative pain and recurrences is similar to that of the Lichtenstein technique, although the cost of materials and operative time are slightly higher.

Técnica mínimamente invasiva en paciente con multimorbilidad crónica y hernia inguinal complicada: reporte de caso / A minimally invasive technique in a patient with chronic multimorbidity and complicated inguinal hernia: case report

El paciente con multimorbilidad crónica forma parte de una población que se ha incrementado en los últimos años. La hernia inguinal incarcerada representa una emergencia. El abordaje transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) presenta ventajas para evaluar el contenido de la hernia. Se presenta el caso de un hombre de 77 años con múltiples comorbilidades y cirugías abdominales previas, que se presentó con cuadro de oclusión intestinal. En tomografía computada: asa de intestino delgado incarcerada en región inguinal. Se observó asas intestinales dilatadas con cambio de calibre en región inguinal izquierda. Se retiró asa intestinal atascada en hernia directa. Se disecó defecto herniario y se colocó malla de 10 x 15 cm en espacio preperitoneal. La técnica TAPP es eficaz y segura para la reparación de hernias complicadas en pacientes con multimorbilidad crónica, en manos de cirujanos experimentados.

The patient with chronic multimorbidity is part of a population that has increased in recent years. Incarcerated inguinal hernia represents an emer-gency. The preperitoneal transabdominal approach (TAPP) has advantages to evaluate the content of the hernia. A 77-years-old man with multiple comorbidities and previous abdominal surgeries presented with intestinal occlusion. Computed tomography: small bowel loop incarcerated in the inguinal region. The cavity is inspected by observing dilated intestinal loops with a change of caliber in the left inguinal region. The intestinal loop is removed observing a direct hernia. The hernia defect is repaired, and 10 x 15 cm mesh is placed in the preperitoneal space. The TAPP te-chnique is effective and safe for the repair of complicated hernias in patients with chronic multimorbidity, in the hands of experienced surgeons.

Evaluation of mesh fixation versus non-fixation in laparoscopic mesh hernioplasty in inguinal hernias

 Background: Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR) is usually done by two methods, which vary in approach to the preperitoneal space; transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) and totally extraperitoneal (TEP). This study aimed at comparing the effect of mesh fixation and non-fixation in terms of operative time, hospital stay, analgesic requirement, complications and cost analysis with respect to fixation device in LIHR.Methods: This prospective randomized comparative study included 60 patients of inguinal hernias admitted to the Department of Surgery at Rajendra Hospital, G.M.C, Patiala from July 2016 to September 2017 (duration of study was 15 months). Cases were divided into two groups by draw of lots with group A as mesh fixation (n=30) and group B as non-fixation (n=30).Results: The results were calculated with chi square test (p value). Results were found to be not significant in two groups in the terms of postoperative analgesia, complications i.e. (intraoperative, postoperative and long term) postoperative hospital stay and time to return for work. The cost of procedure was found to be very high in Group A and results were highly significant (p<0.001).Conclusion: LIHR repair without mesh fixation shows advantages over mesh fixation, which includes significant less cost of surgery, with comparable intraoperative, postoperative and long-term complications (with no increase in hernia recurrence), hospital stay and mean operative time. Hence, our study favours LIHR without mesh fixation a valuable alterative option.

Open and laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal approach for inguinal hernia: our single institution experience

Background: Trans abdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) a novel approach for inguinal hernia was introduced by Arregui (1991) and Dion in early 1990’s has brought the revolutionary change in the era of hernia surgery over open preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair procedure introduce by Stoppa. Based on this we have done single institution retrospective study of TAPP and open preperitoneal procedure for inguinal hernia.Methods: This study was single institution retrospective study, where we have analyzed the data of 93 male and 7 female patients out of which 50 underwent standard TAPP procedure and 50 patients who underwent open preperitoneal procedure for inguinal hernia, with median 1 year of follow up. Their data analyzed for demographics, surgical site occurrence and short terms recurrence.Results: 100 patients with mean age of 55 years, median ASA of 1, ratio of left: right: bilateral for open 18:30:2 and for laparoscopic 26:20:4. Mean time for surgery was 102.3 min for open and 142.4 mins for TAPP. There was surgical site infection in 3 patients operated by open procedure and 2 patients in TAPP procedure. 4 patients from open procedure group and no one with TAPP group developed seroma which were managed conservatively and resolved at 6 weeks and 8 weeks. One recurrence in TAPP group patient at the 1 week follow.Conclusions: Open preperitoneal repair is hence a technique as effective as laparoscopic hernia repair with a minimal learning curve, ability to be performed under regional anaesthesia and cost effective. It can hence be used to carry out inguinal hernia repairs effectively in rural areas.

A comparative study of laparoscopic trans abdominal pre peritoneal ventral hernia repair versus open pre peritoneal ventral hernia repair

Background: Ventral hernias are defined as a protrusion of abdominal contents through the abdominal wall muscle. It can be categorised as spontaneous or acquired or by their location on the abdominal wall like epigastric hernia, umbilical hernia, para umbilical hernia etc. This original article reveals that laparoscopic trans abdominal pre peritoneal (TAPP) mesh placement for ventral hernia usually follows the current principle of hernia surgery and give better results from open pre peritoneal ventral hernia repair.Methods: A prospective study conducted in Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College and Hospital, Pune for the period of 2017-2019 comparing laparoscopic TAPP vs. open preperitoneal ventral hernia repair. Total of 25 patients for laparoscopic TAPP repair and 25 patients for open preperitoneal repair were compared.Results: Total 50 cases were studies in which 25 for laparoscopic and 25 for open repair. Majority of patients were female than males. Incidence of para umbilical (56%) was found to be more. Intra operative, post-operative complications were found to be more in open repair than laparoscopic TAPP repair.Conclusions: Laparoscopic TAPP ventral hernia repair is safe with fewer complications. Therefore, offers successful treatment for ventral hernia repair with added benefits of laparoscopy such as better visualization and magnification of the hernia defects which are not clinically apparent and less chances of injury which is not possible by open technique. Laparoscopic TAPP ventral hernia repair gives equal results in terms of recurrence and less complications than open ventral hernia repair.

Fixation and Non-Fixation of MESH in Transabdominal Preperitoneal Hernia Repair: A Randomized Study

Background: Transabdominal pre-peritoneal repair is a wellaccepted method of inguinal hernia repair involving bothoptions of fixation or non-fixation of mesh. Objective was toanalyse the comparison between mesh fixation versus nomesh fixation in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair– TAPP, interms of: operative time, post-operative pain, length of hospitalstay and recurrence.Materials and Methods: This prospective randomised studywas conducted on a sample of 30 male patients whounderwent TAPP inguinal hernia repair. 15 of these underwentfixation and the remaining 15 with non-fixation of mesh.Results: Mesh fixation increases postoperative pain andoperative time. No difference observed in terms of hospital staybetween the 2 groups. Fixation doesn’t prevent recurrence.Conclusion: Mesh non -fixation can be utilised as a safe andeffective approach in TAPP hernia repair.

Complicações referentes à correção videolaparoscópica de hérnia inguinal: um estudo comparativo entre as técnicas TEP e TAPP realizado em um hospital terciário / Complications related to inguinal hernia videolaparoscopic repair: a comparative study between TEP and TAPP techniques in a terciary hospital

Hérnias de parede abdominal estão entre as enfermidades mais comuns na prática cirúrgica. Atualmente, duas técnicas videolaparoscópicas são utilizadas: totalmente extraperitoneal (TEP) e transabdominal pré-peritoneal (TAPP). Este estudo busca descrever e comparar as características clínico-epidemiológicas dos pacientes submetidos a herniorrafia videolaparoscópica por essas técnicas Para tal, foram analisados prontuários de pacientes atendidos no serviço de cirurgia geral do Hospital Cruz Vermelha Brasileira - Curitiba, entre novembro de 2009 e dezembro de 2018. Trata-se de um estudo transversal analítico com coleta de dados retrospectiva. Os dados evidenciaram uma prevalência em homens, idade média de 50 anos e hérnia inguinal à direita. Quando comparadas, não houve associação entre frequência de complicações e técnica utilizada. Hérnias que acometem o lado esquerdo, tendem a recidivar com maior frequência. O estudo reforça a recomendação da literatura: a técnica preferencial deve ser escolhida conforme experiência do cirurgião.

Abdominal wall hernias are among the most common diseases in surgical practice. Currently, two videolaparoscopic techniques are used: totally extraperitoneal (TEP) and pre-peritoneal transabdominal (TAPP). This study aims to describe and quantify the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of patients submitted to videolaparoscopic herniorrhaphy by these techniques, in order to identify which is the preferred one. For that, charts from patients who underwent treatment in the general surgery service of the Brazilian Red Cross Hospital - Curitiba, during November 2009 and February 2018, were analyzed. This is a cross-sectional analytical study with retrospective data collection. The data showed a prevalence of men, mean age of 50 years and right inguinal hernia. When compared, there was no association between the frequency of complications and the technique used. Hernias that affect the left side tend to recur more frequently. The study reinforces the recommendation of the literature: the preferred technique should be chosen according to the experience of the surgeon.

Atención de pacientes con enfermedad herniaria de la región inguinocrural / Care of patients with hernia disease of the inguinocrural region

Este trabajo se realiza con el fin de unificar criterios y favorecer nuestra atención clínica quirúrgica actual en las acciones de salud de los cirujanos y así poder brindar una atención homogénea y de calidad, mediante la implementación de la educación de pacientes así como la prevención, identificando factores de riesgos y enfocado en la detección de diagnóstico temprano y oportuno, con el fin de evitar complicaciones y evolución inadecuada de la enfermedad.

Trans Abdominal Pre Peritoneal (TAPP) Versus Open Hernioplasty - 1 Year Followup In A Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital In North East India

Introduction: Trans Abdominal Pre Peritoneal repair versus Open hernioplasty remains a debated question especially in resource limited setups. Our data will help in evaluating the outcome of these procedures and formulating management decisions. Methods: OT records of a three year span of patients who were followed up for at least 1 year were analysed. Patients who underwent TAPP were compared to a control group and various outcome parameters were evaluated. Results: 30 patients were listed (males = 20, females = 10). Signicant difference was found in duration of surgery, rates of surgical site infection, seroma formation, pain at discharge and duration of hospital stay. No signicant difference was found in terms of chronic pain, recurrence and mesh infection. Conclusion: TAPP offers excellent benets against open hernioplasty even with conventional instruments. Long term results need to be evaluated with studies with longer follow ups.

Factores de riesgo de recidiva luego de la hernioplastia inguinal laparoscópica: seguimiento de una cohorte a 5 años / Risk factors for recurrence after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: a 5-year retrospective cohort study

Antecedentes: la hernioplastia inguinal laparoscópica ha demostrado múltiples beneficios. Sin embargo, la tasa de recidiva continúa siendo materia de estudio y controversia. Objetivo: analizar factores de riesgo de recidiva poshernioplastia inguinal laparoscópica con seguimiento posoperatorio alejado. Material y métodos: se incluyó una serie consecutiva de pacientes con hernioplastia inguinal laparoscópica (TAPP). Período: diciembre de 2012 hasta mayo de 2017, con seguimiento mínimo de 6 meses. Se dividió la muestra en dos grupos, G1: pacientes con recidiva y G2: pacientes sin recidiva. Se analizaron variables demográficas, quirúrgicas y resultados alejados a 5 años. Resultados: se realizaron 717 hernioplastias en 443 pacientes. El tabaquismo, una recidiva previa, la malla menor de 12 ×15 cm y cirugías realizadas por equipos con menos de 30 plásticas/año se relacionaron en forma significativa con recidiva en el análisis univariado (p < 0,05). Sin embargo, el tabaquismo y los pacientes operados por equipos de menor experiencia mostraron significancia estadística en el análisis multivariado (p < 0,01). Con un seguimiento de 2 años se detectó una tasa de recidiva de 1,5%, mientras que esa cifra ascendió a 2,6% (n = 19) a los 5 años. Conclusión: prolongar el tiempo de seguimiento más allá de los 2 años luego de la plástica inguinal laparoscópica permite una detección más precisa de la tasa de recidiva. En la presente serie, el tabaquismo y un equipo tratante de menor experiencia fueron factores que impactan de forma significativa en su desarrollo.

Background: The benefits of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair are multiple; however, the recurrence rate is still controversial and under debate. Objective: The aim of this study is tu analyze the risk factors associated with long-term recurrence after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Material and methods: The cohort was made up of consecutive patients undergoing transabdominal preperitoneal approach between December 2012 and May 2012, with a minimum follow-up of 6 months. The sample was divided into two groups: G1 (patients with recurrence) and G2 (patients without recurrence). The demographic and clinical variables and the outcomes at 5 years were analyzed. Results: A total of 717 inguinal hernia repairs were performed in 443 patients. Smoking habits, previous recurrence, mesh size < 12 ×15 cm and surgeries carried out by surgical teams performing < 30 procedures per year were significantly associated with recurrence on univariate analysis (p < 0.05). but only smoking habits and surgeries performed by less experienced surgeons showed statistical significance on multivariate analysis (p < 0.01). Recurrence rate was 1.5% at years and increased to 2.6% (n = 19) at 5 years. Conclusion: Extending the follow-up period beyond 2 years after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair allows a more accurate detection of the recurrence rate. In this series, smoking habits and surgeries performed by less experienced surgeons were significantly associated with recurrences.

A comprehensive study on complications of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

Background: Laparoscopic hernia repair has been in use for some time now and has been found to cause lesser postoperative pain and earlier recovery when compared with open methods of hernia repair although they are associated with higher costs and a steep learning curve. The various complications associated with laparoscopic hernia repair needs to be studied and compared with open methods. Aim: The aim of this study was to understand the intraoperative and postoperative complications of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair and formulate methods to prevent them. Materials and methods: This is an observational study consisting of 50 patients who underwent laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TEP, TAPP) in our institution from September 2014 to March 2016. Intra operative and postoperative complications were documented. The following factors were considered: Type of hernia, Type of hernia vs complications, Operation time, Operation time vs complications, Post-operative hospital stay. Results: The mean operative time was 66.8 min. There were no major complications. There were 4 minor complications namely – surgical emphysema, groin pain, shoulder pain, scrotal pain. Surgical emphysema (21 patients, 42%) depends upon operation time. Groin pain (11 patients – 22% all are indirect) depends upon type of hernia mainly in indirect type, because of the dissection carried out for separating indirect sac. Shoulder pain (6 patients, 12%) is directly proportional to the time of surgery (all were >90 min) probably due to retention of CO2 which lead to diaphragmatic indentation. Scrotal edema (6 patients, 12%) depends upon the type of hernia as it occurred only in indirect hernias due to the dissection for indirect sac. All these minor complications subsided with supportive care without any surgical intervention. Mean postoperative hospital stay - 2.6 days. Laparoscopic hernia repair has a steep learning curve and time consuming initially T. Babu Antony, S. Krishna Bharath. A comprehensive study on complications of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. IAIM, 2017; 4(2): 6-10. Page 7 Conclusion: Laparoscopic hernia repair has a steep learning curve and fearsome complications but once mastered, it is a safe and effective technique with early postoperative recovery. In our study we encountered only minor complications all those complications were managed conservatively

Experiencia inicial en el tratamiento laparoscópico de la hernia inguinal en la ii cátedra de clínica quirúrgica, hospital de clínicas. FCM-UMA / Initial experience in laparoscopic inguinal hernioplasty in ii service of surgery, hospital de clinicas. FCM-UMA

Introducción: Las hernias inguinales representan el 75 % de todas las hernias de la pared abdominal, y con un riesgo de por vida de 27 % en hombres y 3 % en las mujeres. La reparación de estas hernias es uno de los procedimientos quirúrgicos más utilizados en el mundo. En la década de los 90, la progresiva evolución de la cirugía hacia técnicas mínimamente invasivas culmina con la aparición de la cirugía laparoscópica. Objetivo: describir nuestra experiencia en el tratamiento de las hernias inguinales por videolaparoscopia. Pacientes y métodos: Estudio observacional, descriptivo, retrospectivo, de corte transversal. Se presentan 25 casos de pacientes sometidos a el tratamiento de la hernia inguinal por el abordaje video laparoscópico (TEP-TAPP), en el periodo 2010-2015 Resultados: En este estudio tuvimos en el 100% de los casos pacientes de sexo masculino. El tiempo de evolución de la enfermedad en promedio fueron de 20 meses. Los diagnósticos pre operatorios fueron hernia inguinal izquierda no complicada en 8 pacientes, hernia inguinal derecha no complicada en 12 pacientes y hernia inguinal bilateral no complicada en 5 pacientes. Las técnicas empleadas fueron TEP (Totalmente extra peritoneal) en 5 pacientes y TAPP (Trans-Abdominal Pre-Peritoneal) en 20 pacientes. En todos los casos, el medio de fijación fue con tacker helicoidal de titanio. En promedio la estancia hospitalaria fue de 1,8 días. El tiempo quirúrgico, en promedio fue de 83 minutos. En cuanto a las complicaciones, hemos tenido 3 pacientes con complicaciones post quirúrgicas seroma, inguinodinia e infección del sitio quirúrgico. Conclusión: Actualmente, el tratamiento quirúrgico de la hernia inguinal tiene muy buenos resultados por vía laparoscopia, comparadas con las técnicas abiertas, faltando aun seguimiento de los pacientes en el tiempo para tener resultados concluyentes acerca de la eficacia de la técnica.

Introduction: Inguinal hernia are the 75% of the abdominal wall hernia, with a risk during all life of 27% in male gender and 3% in female. The treatment of this disease is one of the most common procedures in the world. At 90´s, the evolution of the minimal invasive approach ends with the laparoscopic surgery appearance. Objective: to describe our initial experience in the laparoscopic approach of inguinal hernia. Patients and method: An observational, retrospective study of 25 patients who underwent TAPP or TEP approach for hernia disease. Results: All of 25 patients were male gender. The average of disease evolution until surgery was 20 moths.Pre-ops diagnosis were: left inguinal hernia in 8 cases, right inguinal hernia in 12 cases and bilateral hernia in 5 cases. We performed TEP approach in 5 patients and 20 TAPP approach in 20 patients. The fixation was with titanium tackers in all cases. Average of discharge from hospital was 1,8 days. The surgical time average was 83 minutes. 3 patients had some morbidity, included: seroma, inguinodynia and surgical site infection Conclusion: Actually, the laparoscopic approach for the inguinal hernia treatment have very good results comparing to open approach, but we need more patients follow up to establish the efficacy of the technique.

Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Review of 1,000 Cases

PURPOSE: We reviewed our data compiled prospectively for evaluation of post-operative complications and recurrence of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. METHODS: Among the 1000 patients (age, > or =20 years old) who were undergone laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery from January 2007 to July 2011, the age, sex, location, hernia type, operation time, postoperative morbidity, and conversion of 992 patients were analyzed. RESULTS: Among 992 patients, 919 (92.6%) were male and the mean age was 54.2 years (range, 20~90). Operation times (m inutes) for unilateral and bilateral hernia were 40.0 and 53.4, respectively. Mean operation time (minutes) showed a decrease over time, as that for the first half of all cases was 43.5 and that for the second half was 39.7 (p<0.001). Seven cases of conversion (post-radical prostatectomy hernia=7) were recorded to TAPP (n=3) or IPOM (n=4) from TEP. Eleven cases of postoperative catheterization (1.1%), five cases of port site seroma (0.5%), one case of mesh removal due to infection, 24 cases of seroma/hematoma (2.4%), 26 cases of neuralgia (2.6%), and four cases of bleeding with a drop in hemoglobin of more than 3 mg% (0.4%) were also recorded. There were three cases of recurrence (0.35%) at the median follow-up of 46 months (range, 20 to 70 months). CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair can be performed safely, with low rates of complication and recurrence. This technique achieves good results combined with the benefits of minimally invasive surgery. We should be cautious in order to avoid postoperative bleeding, especially in cases of TEP.

Reparo laparoscópico de la hernia inguinal: presentación de la técnica totalmente extraperitoneal con vista extendida / Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia: a totally extraperitoneal technique with

Este artículo describe una modificación a la técnica totalmente extraperitoneal, la cual mejora notablemente el espacio quirúrgico y facilita la ejecución del reparo endoscópico extraperitoneal de la hernia.

This article describes de progressive global acceptance of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair and describes a totally extraperitoneal technique that we have labelled E-ETP because it provides an enhanced or expanded visual surgical field in comparison with the traditional TEP approach. The technique is particularly useful in the obese patients and in patients with large hernias.