OBJECTIVE: To investigate the repairing method of inguinal scar contracture deformity in children with transpositional fasciocutaneous flap of anterior-medial side of thigh. METHODS: From August 1989 to August 1999, 33 cases with inguinal scar contracture deformity were adopted in this study. Among them, there were 26 males and 7 females, aged from 3 to 11 years old. The transpositional fasciocutaneous flap consisted of a huge tongue-shape flap with a pedicled triangular flap between the edge of skin defect and the above tongue-shape flap. The maximal size of the transpositional fasciocutaneous flap was 18 cm x 10 cm and the minimal size was 13 cm x 8 cm, the transpositional angle was 60 degrees to 80 degrees. During operation, the tongue-shape flap was used to repair the inguinal region and the triangular flap was used to repair the donor site in one stage. RESULTS: All the flaps survived. The function and appearance of perineum were satisfactory. CONCLUSION: The transpositional fasciocutaneous flap is suitable for repairing the inguinal scar contracture deformity in children, and skin graft is unnecessary.
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 evaluate the clinical experience and skills of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernia repair with non-stapling of mesh and without using a balloon dissection in order to spread and popularize this kind of operation. Methods Under general anesthesia, 32 patients (42 sides) with inguinal hernias were repaired by laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernia repair with non-stapling of mesh and without using a dissection balloon from August 2005 to December 2007. Results All of operations were successfully performed. The operative time was 60-120 minutes, the blood loss was 20-60 ml, and the length of postoperative hospitalization was 3 days. All cases were followed up for 8 to 18 months and found no recurrence. Conclusion Laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernia repair with non-stapling of mesh and without using a balloon dissection is feasible, reliable and effective, offering a low recurrence rate, while its price is higher than tension-free herniorrhaphy by traditional method.
Objective To study the advances in clinical application of hernioplasty by high molecular material. Methods The literature in the recent years on the advances of hernioplasty by high molecular material was reviewed. Results At present time many operative techniques of hernioplasty by high molecular material have been developed. The representative techniques were ①Rives-Stoppa′s mesh inlay hernioplasty; ②Lichtenstein′s tesion-free herniorrhaphy; ③mesh plug hernioplasty; ④Gilbert′s sutureless hernioplasty; ⑤laparoscopic inguinal hernioplasty. The reparing high molecular material was divided into absorbable and unabsorbable material, the former included polyglycolic-acid and polyglaction, the later consists of polypropylene polyester and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene.Conclusion The clinical application of henioplasty by high molecular material is increasing. According to the hernia type and patient condition, excellent outcome will be achieved by the application of proper repairing method and repair material.
Objective To investigate the optimal surgical approach for bilateral inguinal hernias and complex (recurrent and compound) inguinal hernia. Methods Data of eighty patients with bilateral inguinal hernias and (or) complex inguinal hernias treated by tension less hernia repair between Feb. 2007 and Jun. 2010 in Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital were analyzed. Preperitoneal approach through inferior abdominal median incision was applied in the repair with local, lumbar or epidural anesthesia. Results Operation time was （30±10.2） min in unilateral hernia, （50±17.5） min in bilateral hernia. There was no ischemic orchitis or pain case after operation. Within 3 months following up, no recurrence occurred. Conclusion The preperitoneal approach through inferior abdominal median incision for inguinal hernia repair is proved to be effective, safe, and convenient, and especially fit for bilateral hernias and complex hernia.
Objective To explore surgical technique and clinical outcome of transabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair (TAPP) and totally extraperitoneal hernia repair (TEP) in inguinal hernia repair. Methods 〗The clinical data of 23 patients underwent laparoscopic herniorrhaphy were retrospectively analyzed. Nine patients were underwent TAPP, and 14 patients underwent TEP. Results 〗None of patients was changed to open operation. Only one patient of TEP was changed to TAPP. Average operative time was (82.1±40.6) min. Blood loss was (5.7±3.0) ml. Disruption of peritoneum happened to 2 patients underwent TEP. The rate of postoperative complications was 21.7% (5/23), which included serum swelling (1 case), scrotal emphysema (2 cases), transient neurapraxia in the area of repair (1 case) and urinary retention (1 case). No chronic pain, foreign body sensation and infection were found. Average hospitalization after operation was (4.3±0.9) d. No recurrence was observed during a follow-up period of 1-15 months. Conclusion 〗Laparoscope herniorrhaphy is safe due to lower recurrence and complications. It also has the advantages of slight pain and rapid recovery.
Objective To discuss the prophylactic effect of handling inguinal nerves correctly duing Lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair on chronic pain after operation. Methods 158 patients with inguinal hernia who were treated in our hospital from February 2007 to March 2010 were given Lichtenstein hernia repair. The ilioinguinal nerves were carefully identified and preserved during the operation, the nerve excision had been carried on only in the cases of existing nerve injuried or interference with the position of the mesh. Results The identification rate of iliohypogastric nerve, ilioinguinal nerve, and genital branch of genitofemoral nerve was 87.97%（139/158）, 82.28%（130/158）, and 34.18%（54/158）, respectively. The postoperative complication rate was 5.06%（8/158）, in which subcutaneous hydrops 5 cases, scrotal hematoma 2 cases, and wound infection 1 case, all recovered by conservative management. There was not inguinal hernia recurrence in 12 months of follow-up. In 1 month after operation, there were 63（39.87%） patients suffered from mild pain and 34（21.52%） patients suffered from moderate pain in inguinal region, there was no patient with severe pain, the mean pain score was 0.83. The incidence of chronic groin pain in 6 months was 5.06% （8/158）, in which 7（4.43%） patients suffered from mild pain, and 1（1/158） patient suffered from moderate pain. In 12 months, only 4（2.53%） patients still experience occasional pain or discomfort, the mean pain score was 0.03. Multinomial logistic regression analysis indicated that neurectomy had no influence on postoperative pain（P＞0.05）and non-identification of ilioinguinal nerve was a risk factor for early（1 month） postoperative moderate pain（OR=3.373, P=0.030）. Conclusions Standard surgical procedure acted according to the Lichtenstein guidelines and handling inguinal nerves correctly can result in low incidence of chronic pain after operation, and can make the patients have a better quality of life.
ObjectiveTo compare the clinical effect of total extraperitoneal inguinal herniorrhaphy (TEP) with open and laparoscopic technique.
MethodsThe clinical data of 148 patients with inguinal hernia or femoral hernia in this hospital from January 2012 to July 2013 were analyzed retrospectively, in which 74 patients received TEP with open technique (open TEP group), 74 patients received TEP with laparoscopic technique (laparoscopic TEP group).
ResultsAll the operations were successfully completed.Compared with the laparoscopic TEP group, the operative time, intra-operative bleeding, and hospitalization expenses were significantly decreased in the open TEP group (P < 0.05).The post-operative exhaust time, postoperative hospital stay, and the postoperative complications rate had no significant differences between the open TEP group and the laparoscopic TEP group (P > 0.05).All the patients were followed up, no recurr-ence occurred during a 3-19 months of following-up.
ConclusionsTEP with open and laparoscopic technique are both safe and efficient.The open technique has the advantages of shorter operative time, lower cost, so it is worth being widely used for primary hospital.
ObjectiveTo evaluate the safety and efficiency of perioperative low molecular heparin (LMH) as the replacement of anticoagulant for patients with inguinal hernia.
MethodsSixty-three patients with oblique inguinal hernia from April 2009 to April 2012 in this hospital were analyzed retrospectively.Seventeen cases because of other diseases were long-term oral aspirin anticoagulant therapy (aspirin group), 11 cases because of other diseases were long-term oral warfarin anticoagulant therapy (warfarin group), anticoagulant therapy was replaced by continuing LMH 7 d before operation in the aspirin group and the warfarin group.The other 35 cases did not take any anticoagulant therapy (control group).
Results①The demography and preoperative international normalized ratio were similar among three groups (P > 0.05).②All the patients were followed-up.The duration of follow-up ranged from 12 months to 18 months.There were no statistical differences of the scrotal hematoma or subcutaneous hematoma, operation time, postoperative hospital stay, and VAS scoring among these three groups (P > 0.05).There was no recurrence in all the patients.
ConclusionFor a long term application of anticoagulant in patients with oblique inguinal hernia, perioperative application of LMH instead of anticoagulant does not increase the risk of bleeding, and could prevent thrombosis.
Objective To explore the feasibility of inguinal hernia repair in patients with cirrhotic ascites under day surgical mode. Methods The clinical data of patients undergoing elective inguinal hernia repair with concurrent cirrhotic ascites under the day surgical mode admitted to Xijing Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of the Air Force Military Medical University between December 2015 and March 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. The diagnosis, treatment, and postoperative conditions of the patients were analyzed and summarized. Results Ultimately, 8 patients undergoing elective inguinal hernia repair with concurrent cirrhotic ascites under day surgical mode were included. Some patients had bilateral hernias, with a total of 11 cases of hernias. All of these hernias were oblique hernias, including 1 case of recurrent hernia. The surgical methods for 10 cases of hernia were Lichtenstein surgery, and 1 case used laparoscopic retroperitoneal hernia repair. All 8 patients did not use antibiotics during the perioperative period. Only 1 case of recurrent inguinal hernia occurred after surgery. Another patient was admitted to liver disease specialist ward due to ascites, and later improved. No patients experienced serious complication or surgery related death. ConclusionsUnder the premise of effectively improving complications of cirrhosis, patients with stable cirrhotic ascites who have undergone strict screening can undergo inguinal hernia repair surgery under the day surgical mode. However, further large-scale studies are needed in the future to clarify their specific application conditions and indications for the use of antibiotic.
