Modified laparoscopic transabdomimal preperitoneal mesh and suture herniorrhaphy
- VernacularTitle:改良式腹腔镜腹膜外补片植入法疝修补术
- Author:
Xiujun CAI
;
Yifan WANG
;
Xiao LIANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Laparoscopy;
Herniorrhaphy;
Inguinal he rnia
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2005;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the feasibility a nd the clinical significance of modified laparoscopic transabdomimal preperitoneal (TAPP) mesh and suture inguinal herniorrhaphy. Methods Clinic al records of 13 patients with inguinal hernia treated by laparoscopic TAPP mesh plug combined with suture fixation from June 2002 to October 2004 in this hospi tal were retrospectively reviewed. Out of the 13 patients, there were 9 patients with indirect inguinal hernia and 4 patients with direct hernia, including 1 re current patient. The hernia was right-sided in 8 patients, left-sided in 4, and bilateral in 1. Results All the operations were completed succ essfully. The unilateral operation time was 35~85 min (mean, 50 min). No convers ions to open surgery were required and no postoperative complications were noted . The mean duration of postoperative hospital stay was 2 days. Follow-up observa tions for 1~28 months (mean, 12 months) in the 13 patients found no recurrence. Conclusions Laparoscopic TAPP mesh plug combined with suture fixation, characterized by advantages of simplicity of performance, minimal inva sion, little postoperative pain, and quick recovery, is a safe, reliable and eff ective alternative of inguinal herniorrhaphy. This technique can replace the ope n surgery and is recommended for wide application.