Research progress of inguinal hernia after radical prostatectomy

VernacularTitle:前列腺癌根治术后并发腹股沟疝的研究进展
Author: Zhao CHEN ¹ ; Keli ZHONG ; Baohang FAN
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1. 518020 深圳,暨南大学第二临床医学院
Keywords: radical prostatectomy; inguinal hernia
From: Journal of Clinical Surgery 2024;32(9):994-997
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Inguinal hernia is a common long-term complication after prostatectomy,which may be related to low BMI,patent sheath process,different surgical methods and other factors.Postoperative inguinal hernia significantly affects the long-term quality of life of patients undergoing prostate cancer surgery,and patients with severe inguinal hernia need reoperation.Some doctors use preventive measures such as tension-free repair and spermatic cord separation in prostate surgery for patients with multiple risk factors or(and)complicated with inguinal hernia,in order to reduce the incidence of postoperative inguinal hernia.Lichtenstein repair and TAPP can be used for patients with postoperative inguinal hernia.