Application of laparoscopic hernioplasty in elderly patients
- VernacularTitle:腹腔镜在高龄腹股沟疝治疗中的作用
- Author:
Yuzhou LI
;
Jiansheng LIANG
;
Qingtang YANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Elderly;
Inguinal hernia;
Laparoscope
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the clinical effects of laparoscopic hernioplasty in patient over 70 years old. Methods We utilized the modified laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay mesh (IPOM) to treat the inguinal hernia in 69 elderly patients. Results The laparoscopic operations were completed in all the 69 patients. The operative time was 20～30 min (mean, 25 min). No operative complications took place and the intraoperative blood loss was hardly seen. The duration of hospitalization was 5～7 days. The patients recovered smoothly, without wound infection or scrotum hematoma. Follow-up observations for 6～24 months in the 69 patients found no recurrence. Conclusions Modified laparoscopic IPOM treating inguinal hernia in elderly patients is feasible, on the premise of proper perioperative management.
