Objective To investigate the most suitable anaesthesia method for the tension-free herniorrhaphy.Methods A total of 422 unilateral inguinal hernia cases from 2002 to 2005 were collected and randomly divided into the local anaesthesia group and epidural anaesthesia group. Observation indices and some relative data, such as operative duration, date of ambulation, date of foodintake, length of hospital stay, operation-correlated complications, anaesthesia complications, usage rate of ancillary drug, satisfactory rate for anesthesia, cost of hospitalization, were included and recorded in the questionnaire, and all the patients who took the tension-free herniorrhaphy were asked to answer it as the follow-up research. Results It was found that the occurrence of postoperative anaesthetic complications, the cost of hospitalization, length of stay of local anaesthesia group were significantly less than those of epidural anaesthesia group, and the date of moving and the date of foodintake were also significantly earlier than those of the other group (P＜0.05). However, there was no significant difference of operative duration, postoperative recovery situation and the satisfactory rate between two groups (P＞0.05).Conclusion The local anaesthesia is suitable for most of the tension-free herniorrhaphy, and it may be used as the conventional anaesthetic method.
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.
Objective To discuss the surgical treatment and experience of mesh infection after prosthetic patch repair of inguinal hernia. Methods The clinical data of 67 cases of mesh infection after prosthetic patch repair who were treated in Chao-Yang Hospital from Jan. 2011 to Jun. 2012 were retrospectively analyzed. Results All patients were treated with surgical operation successfully， including removing the infected mesh and surrounding tissues， primary suture， and a placement of wound drainage， without replacement of a new patch substitute. The hospital stay of the patients was 10-25days with an average of 16days. Of the 67 patients， 51 patients got primary healed and the other 16 patients healed delayed after local dressing change due to the superficial infection following stitch removal. Sixty-six patients were followed-up for 6-24 months （average of 20 months） after operation without recurrence and complication， including seroma， wound infection， intestinal fistula， and postoperative pain. Conclusions The treatment of mesh infection after inguinal hernia repair is very complicated， but the primary suture repair and a placement of wound drainage after removing infected mesh with complete debridement is a effective therapy for it.
ObjectiveTo compare degree and characteristics of early postoperative pain for patients with inguinal hernia underwent laparoscopic versus open tension-free hernioplasty.
MethodsThe clinical data of 120 patients who underwent tension-free hernioplasty from July 2013 to June 2015 were analyzed. All of the patients were divided into open tension-free hernioplasty group (open group, n=60) and laparoscopic tension-free hernioplasty group (laparoscope group, n=60). Visual analogue scale (VAS) score was evaluated at different time point.
Results① Within 12 h after operation, the comparison of total VAS score between the laparoscope group and the open group had no significant difference (F=1.674, P=0.198), the difference of VAS score in these two groups was significantly different at each time point (F=21.186, P=0.000), and the variation tendency was influenced by grouping factors (F=87.038, P=0.000). ② Within 7 d after opera-tion, the differences of comparison of total VAS score between the laparoscope group and the open group and at each time point were statistically significant (F=46.358, P=0.000; F=576.387, P=0.000) and had a downtrend, further more the variation tendency was influenced by grouping factors (F=19.454, P=0.000). ③ The composition ratios of pain site and characteristics had significant differences between these two groups within 7d after operation (χ2=10.108, P=0.001; χ2=7.144, P=0.028), the dosage of analgesic drugs between two groups had no significant difference (t=0.872, P=0.386).
ConclusionAs a representative of minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic technology has certain advantages in reducing postoperative pain for patients with inguinal hernia, but minimally invasive technique does not mean to painless. Further improvement is needed by hernia surgery.
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 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.
Objective To evaluate the clinical application of the different operative approaches of the laparoscopicrepair of inguinal hernia and provide a more rational and scientific choice for the surgeon. Methods The strict inclusion and exclusion criteria were set up. All the randomized controlled trials （RCT） about laparoscopic transabdominal preperi-toneal （TAPP） and totally extraperitoneal （TEP） approaches of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair were collected. Meta an-alysis was performed according to the recommendation by the Cochrane handbook. Results Seven RCTs including 552 patients were analyzed， who were divided into TAPP group （n=302） and TEP group （n=250）. Compared with TAPP group， there were no significant differences of the operation time〔WMD=8.49， 95% CI （-1.37， 18.35）， P=0.09〕， postoperative hospitalization〔SMD=0.11， 95% CI （-0.12， 0.34）， P=0.34〕， postoperative recurrence rate 〔OR=1.37， 95% CI （0.36， 5.20）， P=0.64〕， and complications （incision infection， urinary retention） 〔Incision infection：OR=4.27， 95% CI （0.85， 21.57）， P=0.08；Urinary retention：OR=0.61， 95% CI （0.21， 1.78）， P=0.36〕in the TEP group. But the postoperative 24 h pain in the TEP group was significantly milder than that in the TAPP group 〔WMD=0.72， 95% CI （0.58， 0.87）， P＜0.000 01〕. Conclusions The currently available evidence shows that postoperative 24 h pain in the TEP group is more milder than that in the TAPP group. The time of the operation， postoperative hospitalization， postoperative recurrence， and complications are no significant differences between TAPP group and TEP group. Large-scale， high-quality RCTs are still needed to confirm or refuse the available evidence.
ObjectiveTo compare the safety, effectiveness, and stability of 3D Max lightweight patch and standard patch in laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) herniorrhaphy.
MethodsThe clinical data of 147 patients who underwent laparoscopic TAPP herniorrhaphy with 3D Max from May 2013 to May 2014 in this hospital were collected. Of all the patients, the lightweight patches were used in 75 patients (observation group), the standard patches were used in 72 patients (control group). The mean operative time, mean early postoperative ambulation time, mean bleeding volume, postoperative pain, postoperative foreign body sensation, complications, average hospital stay, and average costs were compared between these two groups. The postoperative pain point was determined by using visual analogue scale (VAS). The foreign body sensation of postoperative groin area was determined basing on the pain point.
ResultsThere were no significant differences in the terms of the mean operation time, the mean early postoperative ambulation time, the mean bleeding volume, the average costs, and the average hospital stay between the observation group and the control group (P > 0.05). On postoperative 2 d, the pain point of the observation group was slightly lower than that of the control group, but there was no statistically significant difference between these two groups (P=0.132); On postoperative 1 month and 6 months, the postoperative pain points of the observation group were significantly lower than those of the control group, the differences were statistically significant (P=0.031, P=0.018). There was no recurrence of hernia and complications in the two groups.
ConclusionsThe cost of 3D Max lightweight patch in laparoscopic TAPP herniorrhaphy application is slightly higher than that in standard patch, but it could alleviate postoperative pain, reduce postoperative foreign body sensation, and make patients feel more comfortable. It is safe, effective, and stable in clinical application of laparoscopic TAPP herniorrhaphy.
Objective?To explore the method and effectiveness of laparoscopic bundled fastigiated mesh in repairing inguinal hernia.?Methods?Between January 2003 and December 2009, 1 215 patients (1 363 sides) with inguinal hernia were treated. There were 1 132 males (1 268 sides) and 83 females (95 sides), aged from 18 to 89 years (median, 58 years). The cases included 1 187 cases (1 329 sides) of primary hernia and 28 cases (34 sides) of recurrent hernia. There were indirect inguinal hernia in 728 cases (786 sides), direct inguinal hernia in 416 cases (499 sides), femoral hernia in 43 cases (45 sides), and unusual hernia in 28 cases (33 sides). According to the hernia classification criteria, there were 31 cases (38 sides) in type I, 683 cases (754 sides) of type II, 403 cases (452 sides) of type III, and 98 cases (119 sides) of type IV. The disease duration was 1 to 9 days with an average of 3.8 days. To repair the hernia, the bundled fastigiated mesh was patched through the internal inguinal ring and fixed on the internal inguinal fascia by three-point fixation. The mesh would be wrapped in the peritoneum by purse-string suture.?Results?The surgeries were performd successfully. The operative time ranged from 18-32 minutes (mean, 22 minutes). Postoperative tractional pain in the inguinal region occurred in 19 cases (21 sides), acute uroschesis in 8 cases, and far-end hernial sac effusion in 2 cases (2 sides); all were cured after symptomatic treatment. All incisions healed by first intention, and no complications of fever, infection, or hematoma occurred. A total of 1 095 cases (1 182 sides) were followed up 1 to 7 years (median, 3 years and 9 months). Five patients died of medical illnesses at 1-3 years after operation. Three cases recurred and then were cured by a second surgery. No intestinal adhesion or obstruction occurred.?Conclusion?The bundled fastigiated mesh in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair has the advantages of minimal invasiveness, easy-to-operate, less complications, and lower recurrence rate.
Objective To compare the postoperative outcomes of elderly and non-elderly patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair in same-day surgery mode, and explore the utility and safety of same-day surgery mode in inguinal hernia repair. Methods Patients who underwent inguinal hernia repair in Day Surgery Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University between January 1st 2021 and October 31st 2021 were prospectively included. The patients were divided into elderly group (≥60 years old) and non-elderly group (18-59 years old). The preoperative conditions, postoperative outcomes, discharge readiness and social support of the two groups were analyzed. Results A total of 451 patients were enrolled, including 111 elderly patients and 340 non-elderly patients. The male proportion, prevalence rates of preoperative comorbidities, and bilateral inguinal hernia proportion in the elderly group were significantly higher than those in the non-elderly group (P<0.05), and the body mass index in the elderly group were significantly lower than that in the non-elderly group (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in anesthesia method, analgesic method, bleeding volume, or surgery time between the two groups (P>0.05). The postoperative pain score of the non-elderly group was higher than that in the elderly group (Z=–2.226, P=0.026), but there was no statistically significant difference in the rate of postoperative unplanned analgesia, rate of discharge delay, pain score on the third day after discharge, re-consultation within one month after discharge, complications within one month after discharge, or post-discharge satisfaction (P>0.05). The total score of social support was higher in the elderly group than that in the non-elderly group (31.77±3.04 vs. 29.75±4.78; t=4.182, P<0.001). Conclusion The same-day surgery mode for inguinal hernia repair is feasible and safe in elderly patients and worthy of implementation.
