Closure of Direct Inguinal Hernia Defect in Laparoscopic Hernioplasty to Prevent Seroma Formation

Background. Seroma formation after videoendoscopic repair of inguinal hernias, known as “pseudorecurrence”, may vary from an asymptomatic, self-limiting occurrence to a painful, chronic problem. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of postoperative seroma in robotic-assisted transabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair (R-TAPP), modified by suturing and fixating the transversalis fascia to the Cooper ligament. Methods. The study was approved by the local ethics committee (2019-01132 CE-3495). Patients undergoing R-TAPP for direct inguinal hernia from October 2017 to December 2019 were included. In all patients, a barbed running suture of the transversalis fascia was performed to close the cavity resulting from the direct hernia reduction and to fix it to the Cooper ligament, then a lightweight mesh was placed. Demographic and clinical data were collected and analysed. Results. Over the study period, 67 R-TAPP in 51 patients were identified. All patients were male, with a mean age of 63.1 ± 12.7 years. There was 1 case of conversion to open surgery due to adhesions of the caecum to the groin as a result of perforated appendicitis. The mean length of the hospital stay was 1.8 ± .6 days. After discharge, no cases of seroma or recurrence at 30 days nor chronic pain at a mean follow-up of 10.3 ± 6.8 months was detected. Conclusions. In the treatment of direct inguinal hernia with R-TAPP, suturing and anchoring the transversalis fascia to the Cooper ligament are safe, feasible and recommendable in order to prevent postoperative seromas.

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Lichtenstein Versus Desarda’s Technique of Hernia Repair

Journal of Surgical Sciences ◽

10.3329/jss.v22i2.44073 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 99-103

Author(s):

Md Fardhus ◽

AMSM Sharfuzzaman ◽

Md Nayeem Dewan ◽

Md Abul Hossain ◽

Ahmed Sami Al Hasan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Inguinal Hernia ◽

Hernia Repair ◽

Mesh Repair ◽

Operative Time ◽

Seroma Formation ◽

Age Group ◽

Serous Fluid ◽

Medical College ◽

Randomized Control ◽

And Gender

Aim: To compare Desarda’s versus Lichtenstein’s mesh repair in patients with unilateral, primary, reducible inguinal hernia in terms of mean operative time and seroma formation Methods: This randomized control trial conducted at Department of Surgery, Patuakhali Medical College & Hospital, Patuakhali. Eighty patients with unilateral, primary, reducible inguinal hernia were randomly distributed into two groups to undergo hernia repair i.e. Lichtenstein (L) and Desarda’s (D). Outcome was measured in terms of mean operative time and seroma formation. Seroma formation was defined as presence of enclosed cavity containing serous fluid determined by ultrasonography at 30th post-operative day. Results: Thirty three patients (41.25%) were above 50 years of age, whereas remaining 47 patients (58.75%) were below 50 years of age. Five patients (6.25%) were female and 75 patients(93.75%) were male. Seroma formation was 5% in Desarda’s group while 7.5% in Lichtenstein group (P> 0.05). Similarly difference in mean operative time was statistically non-significant. Seroma formation was common in older age group. There was no effect of smoking, obesity, operative time and gender on seroma formation. Conclusion: It is concluded that there is no difference in frequency of seroma formation and mean operative time in Desarda’s or Lichtenstein’s technique of hernia repair. Journal of Surgical Sciences (2018) Vol. 22 (2) : 99-103

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A rare encounter of obstructed direct inguinal hernia

Journal of Society of Surgeons of Nepal ◽

10.3126/jssn.v22i2.28745 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 41-43

Author(s):

Amit Kumar Singh ◽

Nripesh Rajbhandari ◽

Balaram Malla ◽

Gakul Bhatta

Keyword(s):

Emergency Department ◽

Inguinal Hernia ◽

Intestinal Obstruction ◽

Intestinal Resection ◽

Posterior Wall ◽

Acute Intestinal Obstruction ◽

University Hospital ◽

Direct Inguinal Hernia ◽

Direct Hernia ◽

The Right

The direct inguinal hernia has a wider neck and thus usually doesn’t present as strangulation or incarceration in comparison to the indirect component. When direct inguinal hernias are untreated for a longer duration, they may get strangulated and incarcerated. Hence such long-standing direct hernias with features of intestinal obstruction and /or peritonism should be promptly seen and diagnosed to prevent massive and unwanted intestinal resection. We are reporting a case of 83-year-old male presented to Surgical Emergency Department of Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University hospital with complaints of swelling in the right inguinoscrotal region for 12 years and progressed to become irreducible and painful for 12 hours. Clinically he had an acute intestinal obstruction. Intra-operatively we found a direct hernia containing congested small bowel loops and toxic fluids. The toxic fluid was suctioned and after confirming viability, modified Bassini’s repair was done with reinforcement of the posterior wall. Even direct inguinal hernia of longer duration can cause acute or sub-acute intestinal obstruction with or without features of peritonism. This complication is more common in elderly patients.

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Direct Inguinal Hernia

BMJ ◽

10.1136/bmj.2.4587.985-a ◽

1948 ◽

Vol 2 (4587) ◽

pp. 985-986 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

S. W. Drinkwater

Keyword(s):

Inguinal Hernia ◽

Direct Inguinal Hernia

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P154 DOES A PENO-SCROTAL APPROACH FOR PENILE PROSTHESIS IMPLANTATION INCREASE THE INCIDENCE OF INGUINAL HERNIAS POSTOPERATIVELY?

British Journal of Surgery ◽

10.1093/bjs/znab395.144 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 108 (Supplement_8) ◽

Author(s):

Shadi Al-Bahri ◽

Hazem Taifour

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Inguinal Hernia ◽

Case Series ◽

Penile Prosthesis ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

General Surgeon ◽

Direct Inguinal Hernia ◽

Prosthesis Implantation ◽

Radiologic Imaging ◽

History Of

Abstract Aim The incidence of direct inguinal hernia and reservoir migration post-penile prosthesis implantation is extremely rare. We present a case series of patients presenting with direct inguinal hernia following three-piece penile prosthesis implantation. Material and Methods Three patients presented with direct inguinal hernia shortly following penile prosthesis implantation for treatment of refractory erectile dysfunction due to venous leak that was confirmed on ultrasound imaging. All patients underwent standard open Lichtenstein tension free repair. Results All patients underwent penile prosthesis Implantation through a peno-scrotal approach in which the reservoir was placed in the space of Retzius. The first patient had reservoir displacement one day post-operatively presenting as an inguinal bulge and discomfort, and repaired the same day. The other two patients presented with symptoms of inguinal swelling and pain at 40 days and 8 months respectively. None of our patients had signs and symptoms of intestinal obstruction. Identifiable risk factors included high BMI and a history of smoking, however dissection and placement of the reservoir may play a role in weakening the floor of the inguinal canal. Conclusions Despite the rare incidence of inguinal hernia post-penile prosthesis implantation, identification of patients with risk factors for inguinal hernia development should be done preoperatively. This may be evaluated through preoperative radiologic imaging with an abdominal wall ultrasound or clinical examination by a general surgeon.

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