Objective To investigate the application of transverse fascia in inguinal hernia repair. Methods In this study, 617 patients underwent inguinal hernia repair between January 1990 and December 2005 in our hospital were included, which were divided into two groups according to different operative ways: transverse fascia method group (n=337) and Bassini method group (n=280). Then intraoperative results, postoperative complications, and rehabilitated results of patients in two groups were compared. Results Compared with Bassini method group, the patients in transverse fascia method group did not show significant difference in operative time and blood loss during operation (Pgt;0.05). The differences of severe postoperative pain, testicular swelling, the time of the body’s restore for normal activities, and recurrence rate of patients between two groups were significant (Plt;0.05), while the difference of hematoma of scrotum and infection of incisional wound (Pgt;0.05). Conclusion The strengthening of posterior wall by transverse fascia and reconstruction of inner ring is a simple and effective method for inguinal hernia repair.
Objective To explore the important role of preperitoneal space in laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) and totally extraperitoneal (TEP) hernia repair. Methods The clinical data of 66 patients (78 sides) performed laparoscopic TAPP and TEP hernia repair from January 2008 to April 2011 in this hospital were analyzed retrospectively. Results TAPP hernia repair were performed in 16 cases (20 sides),TEP hernia repair were performed in 50 cases (58 sides). Three cases of TEP hernia repair transferred to TAPP hernia repair. The unilateral operation time was (86.92±36.38) min,intraoperative bleeding was (6.08±3.43) ml. Postoperative complication rate was 16.7% (11/66),including 3 cases of postoperative serum swelling,3 cases of temporary paraesthesia of nerve feeling in the repair area,2 cases of scrotum emphysema,2 cases of urinary retention,and 1 case of intestinal obstruction. There were 2 cases of recurrence. The hospital stay was (4.52±0.99) d. The return to activities and working time was (10.32±1.86) d after discharge. Sixty-six cases were followed up for (18.56±1.96) months (range 1-38 months),the patch infection,chronic pain,and testicular atrophy complications were not been observed. Conclusions Acquainting and mastering laparoscopic preperitoneal space and its important structure are the key to avoid intraoperative and postoperative complications of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.
ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical value of veress needle with thread for laparoscopic high ligation of hernia sac in children.
MethodsThe clinical data of 56 cases of pediatric inguinal hernia using laparoscopic high ligation of hernia sac with veress needle from May 2013 to May 2014 were analyzed retrospectively.
ResultsAll patients were successfully carried out operation by laparoscopic high ligation of hernia sac.Forty-one cases underwent unilateral surgery, and operative time was 6-18 min (mean 9.6 min); 15 cases underwent bilateral surgery, and operative time was 10-32 min (mean 14.3 min).Nine cases of contralateral recessive hernia were found and ligated during operation.There was no complications, such as scrotal edema, scrotal gas or incision infection after operation, and all patients were discharged in l-2 days after operation.No recurrence or testicular dysplasia was found during 3 to 15 months (mean 10.8 months) follow-up.
ConclusionsThere are many advantages in laparoscopic high ligation of hernia sac with veress needle, such as less damage, hidden incision, faster recovery, shorter hospital stay, simple operation, and better efficacy.We can find contralateral recessive hernia during operation and avoid second surgery with high clinical value, therefore it is worthy of clinical application.