scholarly journals Long-term pain relief after groin hernia repair for sports groin: A nationwide cohort study

2021 ◽  
pp. 145749692110440
Author(s):  
Sara Gamborg ◽  
Stina Öberg ◽  
Jacob Rosenberg
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Groin Hernia ◽  
Groin Pain ◽  
Physical Impairment ◽  
Chronic Groin Pain ◽  
Groin Hernia Repair ◽  
High Satisfaction ◽  
Multiple Structures ◽  
High Satisfaction Rate

Background: The groin is a complex anatomical area with multiple structures that can be injured and cause pain. One condition with groin pain is the so-called “sports groin,” which can be treated with a groin hernia repair even though no hernia is present. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of chronic groin pain several years after a groin hernia repair performed in patients with a sports groin. Methods: This nationwide cohort study included adults who had a groin hernia repair for a sports groin through the years 1998–2011. The patients were identified through the Danish Hernia Database and in surgical records. Patients were asked to fill out four questionnaires several years after the repair: a visual analogue scale, the Activity Assessment Scale, the Inguinal Pain Questionnaire, and a questionnaire about treatment satisfaction. Results: Of 118 contacted patients, 71 gave informed consent and were included in the study (60%), and of these the response rate was 100%. The questionnaires were filled out median 14 years after surgery. Most of the patients were pain-free in the operated groin (87%), and only a few had physical impairment caused by groin pain (20%). Prior to surgery, 79% had groin pain that they could not ignore. Overall, 90% of the patients were satisfied with the treatment. Conclusions: Most patients were pain-free and without physical impairment several years after groin hernia repair for a sports groin and with high satisfaction rate.

Characteristics of groin hernia repair in patients without a groin hernia: a nationwide cohort study

Hernia ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Gamborg ◽  
S. Öberg ◽  
J. Rosenberg
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Groin Hernia ◽  
Groin Hernia Repair

Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia: Prospective evaluation at a tertiary care center

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-58
Author(s):  
ABM Mahbubur Rahman ◽  
Tamjeed Alam ◽  
AHM Shamsul Alam ◽  
Fahim Ferdaus ◽  
Gazi Gias Uddin
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Groin Hernia ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Groin Hernia Repair ◽  
Groin Hernias ◽  
Laparoscopic Groin Hernia Repair ◽  
Repair Techniques

Background: Treatment of groin hernias continues to evolve. The emergence of laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery has challenged the conventional gold standard Lichtenstein’s tension free mesh repair. Laparoscopic technique to achieve surgical correction over groin hernia is increasingly being practiced in our country, and it is imperative to test the overall outcome of this technique in a tertiary care setting. Objectives: Current study was aimed at evaluating the per-operative events, early and late outcomes of laparoscopic groin hernia repair techniques. End points of evaluation were postoperative pain, hospital stay, resumption of normal activities, chronic pain and recurrence. Methods: Within a 2-year period, 45 patients of groin hernias of different clinical types underwent laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in Bangladesh Medical College Hospital were recruited in this prospective observational study. Preoperative findings, intraoperative course, postoperative and follow-up data were analyzed to evaluate the outcomes. Observations were made regarding operating time, operative hazards, postoperative pain, incidence of early post-operative morbidities, hospital stay, resumption of activities. Total 24 months follow-up was carried out with regards to normal activity, late complications notably chronic groin pain and recurrence. Results: The mean age of 38.1±11.1 years, 27(60%) patients underwent TEP repair whereas, TAPP procedure was carried out in 18 patients (40%). For unilateral hernia repair using TEP technique, mean operative time was 50.3±4.2 mints and 61.7±5.3 mints for direct and indirect variety (D/I), with the corresponding rates for TAPP repair being 65.0±2.2 mints and 72.8±3.2 mints (D/I) respectively. Conversion rate to other operative procedure was 6.67%. The overall surgery related early post-operative morbidity was 7.4% (TEP) and 16.8% (TAPP). 3 out of 45 patients (6.67%) experienced chronic pain in the groin in the study. However, there was no single incidence of recurrence observed during the follow up period. Conclusion: Laparoscopic groin hernia repair techniques are safe and feasible, offers the benefits of minimally invasive surgery and becoming the procedure of choice specially for bilateral and recurrent inguinal hernias. Journal of Surgical Sciences (2019) Vol. 23(2): 54-58

Laparoscopic Groin Hernia Repair: Is The Learning Curve Really Long?

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (12) ◽  
pp. 171-173
Author(s):  
Dr. P A Yavalkar Dr. P A Yavalkar ◽  
◽  
Dr. S E Jadhav Dr. S E Jadhav
Keyword(s):  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Learning Curve ◽  
Groin Hernia ◽  
Groin Hernia Repair ◽  
Laparoscopic Groin Hernia Repair
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