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Lillo-Albert G, Villa EB, Boscà-Robledo A, Carreño-Sáenz O, Bueno-Lledó J, Martínez-Hoed J, Pous-Serrano S. Chronic inguinal pain post-hernioplasty. Laparo-endoscopic surgery vs lichtenstein repair: systematic review and meta-analysis. Hernia 2024:10.1007/s10029-024-03077-x. [PMID: 38837072 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-024-03077-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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PURPOSE Annually, over 20 million patients worldwide undergo inguinal hernia repair procedures. Surgery stands as the recommended treatment, however, a consensus on the optimal method is lacking. This study aims to conduct an updated systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the risk of chronic inguinal pain and recurrence between laparo-endoscopic mesh repair (TAPP and TEP) versus Lichtenstein repair for inguinal hernia. METHODS Searches were conducted in Ovid MEDLINE, PubMed, EBSCO, Cochrane, and Google Scholar. Inclusion criteria encompassed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving adults, published in English and Spanish, comparing surgical outcomes among the Lichtenstein open technique, TAPP, and/or TEP. Adherence to the PRISMA guidelines was maintained in the methodology, and the CASP tool was employed to assess the quality of the articles. Statistical analysis involved mean [± standard deviation (SD)], Odds Ratio (OR), and Confidence Interval (CI). RESULTS Eight RCTs encompassing 1,469 patients randomized to Lichtenstein repair (n = 755) and laparo-endoscopic repair (n = 714) were included. Laparo-endoscopic repair was associated with a lower likelihood of chronic inguinal pain compared to Lichtenstein repair (OR = 0.28, 95% CI [0.30-0.56], p = 0.0001). There were no significant differences in recurrence rates between the laparo-endoscopic and the Lichtenstein group (OR = 1.03, 95% CI [0.57-1.86], p = 0.92). CONCLUSIONS This systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrate that laparo-endoscopic hernia surgery leads to a lower incidence of chronic inguinal pain compared to Lichtenstein repair, while maintaining similar rates of recurrence.
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- Department of Surgery, University Clinical Hospital of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of HPB Surgery and Transplantation, La Fe University Hospital, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Unit of Abdominal Wall Surgery, Department of Surgery, La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, Valencia, Spain
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- Unit of Abdominal Wall Surgery, Department of Surgery, La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, Valencia, Spain
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- Unit of Abdominal Wall Surgery. R. A. Calderón Guardia Hospital, San José, Costa Rica
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- Unit of Abdominal Wall Surgery, Department of Surgery, La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, Valencia, Spain
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Elhadidi A, Negm A, Shouma A. Comparing stapler and sutured mesh fixation techniques for laparoscopic TAPP repair: a study on chronic groin pain on 3-year follow-up. Updates Surg 2024:10.1007/s13304-024-01754-1. [PMID: 38324221 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-024-01754-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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Trans-abdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) and totally extraperitoneal (TEP) repairs are the available surgeries for inguinal hernias, with both methods of laparoscopic repairs requiring mesh applications. This study analyzes the correlation between sutured versus stapler mesh fixation in a laparoscopic TAPP for unilateral groin hernia regarding chronic pain during 3-year follow-up. A total of 130 patients with laparoscopic hernia undergoing TAPP repair were randomized into 2 groups based on their fixation technique-one with sutures and the other with stapler. Postoperative complications and chronic groin pain were noted for each technique. Equal number of participants was present in the stapler and suture groups, with the majority having an ASA score of one. The mean age was 42.50 ± 13.86 years, and the body mass index (BMI) was 27.47 ± 5.88. The stapler group presented a shorter mean operative time than the suture group. However, the stapler group had a significantly higher mean VAS score than the suture group. Most participants in the suture group (89.2%) had LOS for 1 day, while a 2-day LOS was significantly higher in the stapler group (12.3%) than in the suture group (9.2%). No patient reported mesh erosion, conversion, recurrence, testicular atrophy, and mesh infection. Early postoperative pain was more in stapler group along with long hospital stay, but both were non-significant. Chronic postoperative pain results and recurrence incidences over 3-year follow-up were also similar. Re-admission rates were minimal, no significant complications occurred.
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- Amro Elhadidi
- General Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35111, Egypt.
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- General Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35111, Egypt
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- General Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35111, Egypt
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Kakkilaya HB, Ganapathi SK, Christopher PJ, Pawar J, Maharaj R, Subbiah R, Rudhramoorthy S, Chinnusamy P. Robotic Totally Extraperitoneal Hernia Repair: An Initial Experience with Cambridge Medical Robotics Versius. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2023; 33:1167-1175. [PMID: 37906106 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2023.0282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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Background: Total extraperitoneal approach for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (L-TEP) allows for better dissection, lesser chance of bowel injury, and quicker operating time. However robotic groin hernia repair is currently performed only through transabdominal route as it allows for more mobility of the arms. This study is aimed at studying the feasibility and outcomes of robotic totally extraperitoneal (R-TEP). Methods: A prospective nonrandomized comparative study was conducted to compare R-TEP with L-TEP. Out of a total of 88 patients with inguinal hernia, 44 patients underwent R-TEP and other 44 patients underwent L-TEP over a period of 15 months. All R-TEP were performed with Cambridge Medical Robotics (CMR) Versius. The outcomes were analyzed over a minimum follow-up period of 6 months. Results: All patients were males with a mean age of 45.9 years. Average body mass index was 28.7. Mean docking time for R-TEP was 12.7 minutes. Overall time taken for R-TEP (mean 60.47 minutes) was significantly higher (P < .001) than L-TEP (mean 38.45 minutes). When the console time of R-TEP and overall time of L-TEP were compared, there was no significant difference (P = .053). A RCT (RIVAL Trial) conducted by Prabhu et al. showed their robotic transabdominal preperitoneal (R-TAPP) time of median 75.5 (59.0-93.8) minutes. Kimberly et al. had their overall time of 77.5 minutes and Andre Luiz et al. had a console time of 58 minutes. When we compared the data, the overall time of R-TEP is lesser compared with R-TAPP. Postoperative pain on POD-1 showed that the robotic group had significantly lower pain. There were no recurrences noted in the study period. Conclusion: With our study, we have shown that R-TEP performed using the principle of laparoscopic triangulation technique with CMR Versius is feasible and reproducible. Although the overall time is significantly more in R-TEP when compared with L-TEP, console times of R-TEP and overall times of L-TEP were very similar. Console times of R-TEP are much lesser compared with other studies on R-TAPP. R-TEP can be a better alternative to R-TAPP and can be considered at par with L-TEP. A systematic RCT would provide a better picture.
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, GEM Hospital and Research Center, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, GEM Hospital and Research Center, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, GEM Hospital and Research Center, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, GEM Hospital and Research Center, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, GEM Hospital and Research Center, Coimbatore, India
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Narita M, Moriyoshi K, Yamaoka R, Moriyama M, Degawa K, Fushitani M, Kojima H, Suenaga T, Nakanishi H, Nishikawa G, Nakanishi Y, Hata H. Intraneural fibrosis within ilioinguinal nerve in inguinal hernia patients with preoperative pain: it's the sign of irreversible nerve injury, isn't it? Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:431. [PMID: 37940752 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-03158-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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PURPOSE Preoperative pain is known as one of the most powerful risk factors for chronic postoperative inguinal pain (CPIP), while its pathogenesis has not been fully elucidated. The aim of the present study was to evaluate patients with preoperative pain from the pathological perspective and discuss the potential pathogenesis of CPIP in those patients. METHODS This was a single-institutional retrospective study. The study population was inguinal hernia patients with preoperative pain who underwent open anterior hernia repair for primary inguinal hernia with pragmatic ilioinguinal neurectomy during surgery between March 2021 and March 2023. The primary and secondary outcomes were proportion of collagen deposition and mucus accumulation within ilioinguinal nerve in those patients, respectively, which were evaluated histologically using Image J software. RESULTS Forty patients were evaluated. Median value of proportion of intraneural collagen deposition was 38.3% (27.7-95.9). These values were positively correlated with the duration of pain (r2=0.468, P<0.001). Median value of proportion of mucus accumulation in ilioinguinal nerve was 50.1% (0-82.0). These values had no correlation with any clinicopathological variables. CONCLUSIONS In the present study population, all patients with preoperative pain had intraneural fibrosis within ilioinguinal nerve, and its degree had a positive correlation with the pain duration.
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- Masato Narita
- Department of Surgery, Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Fukakusamukaihata-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 6128555, Japan.
- Department of Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Kobe City, Japan.
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Fukakusamukaihata-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 6128555, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Fukakusamukaihata-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 6128555, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Fukakusamukaihata-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 6128555, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Fukakusamukaihata-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 6128555, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Fukakusamukaihata-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 6128555, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Fukakusamukaihata-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 6128555, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Fukakusamukaihata-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 6128555, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Fukakusamukaihata-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 6128555, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Fukakusamukaihata-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 6128555, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Fukakusamukaihata-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 6128555, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Fukakusamukaihata-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 6128555, Japan
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Moriyama M, Narita M, Moriyoshi K. Who is a candidate for open anterior hernia repair in the era of laparoscopic surgery? Asian J Endosc Surg 2023; 16:827-828. [PMID: 37387367 DOI: 10.1111/ases.13224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto Medical Center, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Kyoto Medical Center, Kyoto, Japan
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Nishikawa M, Fukuda T, Okazaki M. Predictive factors of postoperative acute pain in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in men: A single-centre retrospective study in Japan. J Perioper Pract 2023; 33:133-138. [PMID: 35322720 DOI: 10.1177/17504589211054371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair has significantly reduced the incidence of postoperative acute and chronic pain compared to open repair, but it remains problematic. This study's purpose was to retrospectively identify predictive factors of acute pain after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. METHODS We reviewed the medical records of 193 patients. After excluding atypical cases and female patients, 156 patients were analysed. Factors affecting rescue analgesic requirements were investigated via multivariable logistic regression analysis. Independent variables included age, body mass index, analgesics used during surgery and surgical factors (unilateral/bilateral, primary/recurrent). The degree of postoperative pain and the hospital stay duration after surgery were also investigated. RESULTS Of the 156 patients, 40 (25.6%) required rescue analgesics. Patients under 60 years of age were about seven times more likely to need rescue analgesics than patients over 80 years of age. Primary surgery patients were about 5.5 times more likely to need rescue analgesics than recurrent surgery patients. The maximum verbal rating scale score was less than 3 in 89% of patients. All patients were discharged by two days postoperatively. CONCLUSION Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair results in less postoperative acute pain. However, analgesia management should be considered prudently for younger patients and primary surgery patients.
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- Masashi Nishikawa
- Department of Anesthesiology, Kasumigaura Medical Center Hospital, National Hospital Organization, Tsuchiura, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
- Tsuchiura Clinical Education and Training Center, Kasumigaura Medical Center Hospital, National Hospital Organization, Tsuchiura, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kasumigaura Medical Center Hospital, National Hospital Organization, Tsuchiura, Japan
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Katoh R, Ogawa H, Takada T, Ozawa N, Suga K, Osone K, Okada T, Shiraishi T, Sano A, Sakai M, Sohda M, Shirabe K, Tsushima Y, Saeki H. Significance of routine preoperative prone computed tomography for predicting intractable cases of inguinal hernias treated by transabdominal preperitoneal repair. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31917. [PMID: 36482573 PMCID: PMC9726382 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Physical examination is the standard diagnostic approach for adult inguinal hernias. We aimed to evaluate the clinical utility of routine preoperative computed tomography scans in the prone position for predicting intractable cases of inguinal hernias before performing transabdominal preperitoneal repairs. We retrospectively analyzed 56 lesions in 48 patients with inguinal hernias who underwent prone computed tomography scans prior to transabdominal preperitoneal repairs. To assess the ability of prone computed tomography to enable the accurate preoperative diagnosis of inguinal hernias, we compared preoperative hernia types as classified through hernia computed tomography and intraoperative diagnosis. We also analyzed the relationship between operation time and hernia type in unilateral cases (n = 40). The overall hernia computed tomography detection and classification accuracy rates were 81.0% and 83.9%, respectively, using the Japan Hernia Society classification system (2009 version) and 84.3% and 91.2%, respectively, using the European Hernia Society classification system. There were no differences in the hernia type frequencies between the shorter (n = 20) and longer (n = 20) operation time groups. Two patients had sliding inguinal hernias with prolapsing bladders, both of which were detectable using preoperative prone computed tomography. Although transabdominal preperitoneal repairs were completed in both cases, the operation times were exceptionally long (185 and 291 minute). Preoperative prone computed tomography is useful for predicting intractable cases of inguinal hernias. Prone computed tomography can play a significant role in not only typing and differentiating hernias from other diseases, but also in helping surgeons appropriately treat unexpected intractable cases with laparoscopic surgery.
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- Ryuji Katoh
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Gunma Prefectural Cancer Center, Ohta, Gunma, Japan
- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
- Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Department, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Gunma Prefectural Cancer Center, Ohta, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Department, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
- * Correspondence: Hiroshi Saeki, Department of General Surgical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-22, Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma 371-8511, Japan (e-mail: )
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Techapongsatorn S, Tansawet A, Pattanaprateep O, Attia J, Mckay GJ, Thakkinstian A. Cost-effectiveness analysis of mesh fixation techniques for laparoscopic and open inguinal hernia surgeries. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:1125. [PMID: 36068521 PMCID: PMC9450344 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-08491-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Purpose This study reports economic evaluation of mesh fixation in open and laparoscopic hernia repair from a prospective real-world cohort study, using cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) and cost-utility analysis (CUA). Methods A prospective real-world cohort study was conducted in two university-based hospitals in Thailand from November 2018 to 2019. Patient data on hernia features, operative approaches, clinical outcomes, associated cost data, and quality of life were collected. Models were used to determine each group’s treatment effect, potential outcome means, and average treatment effects. An incremental cost-effectiveness ratio was used to evaluate the incremental risk of hernia recurrences. Results The 261 patients in this study were divided into six groups: laparoscopic with tack (LT, n = 47), glue (LG, n = 26), and self-gripping mesh (LSG, n = 30), and open with suture (OS, n = 117), glue (OG, n = 18), and self-gripping mesh (OSG, n = 23). Hernia recurrence was most common in LSG. The mean utility score was highest in OG and OSG (both 0.99). Treatment costs were generally higher for laparoscopic than open procedures. The cost-effectiveness plane for utility and hernia recurrence identified LSG as least cost effective. Cost-effectiveness acceptability curves identified OG as having the highest probability of being cost effective at willingness to pay levels between $0 and $3,300, followed by OSG. Conclusion Given the similarity of hernia recurrence among all major procedures, the cost of surgery may impact the decision. According to our findings, open hernia repair with adhesive or self-gripping mesh appears most cost-effective. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12913-022-08491-4.
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- Suphakarn Techapongsatorn
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.,Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, and Hunter Medical Research Institute, University of Newcastle, New Lambton, NSW, Australia
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- Center for Public Health, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Chen J, Glasgow RE. What is the Best Inguinal Hernia Repair? Adv Surg 2022; 56:247-258. [PMID: 36096570 DOI: 10.1016/j.yasu.2022.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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As the management of inguinal hernias have evolved over hundreds of years, so too has our paradigm of what constitutes the "best repair." To best answer what the ideal inguinal hernia repair is, the authors take an in-depth look at considerations to the patient, the provider, and the health care system.
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- Jennwood Chen
- Univeristy of Utah, Department of Surgery, 50 Medical Dr N, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA; Veterans Affairs, Department of Surgery, 550 Foothill Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84113, USA.
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- Univeristy of Utah, Department of Surgery, 50 Medical Dr N, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA; Huntsman Cancer Institute, 1950 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA.
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Risk of bowel resection in incarcerated inguinal hernia: watch out for ASA score and hernia type. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2022; 407:3711-3717. [PMID: 35974249 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-022-02650-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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PURPOSE Incarcerated inguinal hernias can promote bowel ischemia. Emergent bowel resection is associated with increased postoperative morbidity. Risk factors for bowel resection might identify patients who benefit from elective inguinal hernia repair. METHODS Sixty-five consecutive patients undergoing emergency inguinal hernia repair between 2012 and 2018 at our institution were entered in a prospective database. Data analysis was approved by the local ethics committee. Patient characteristics, surgery data, and postoperative outcomes were compared between patients with and without bowel resection. Risk factors for bowel resection were assessed with univariate and multivariate analysis. RESULTS Patients requiring bowel resection were more often female (87%, P = 0.004) and presented in 67% with a femoral hernia. Postoperative complications occurred more often after hernia reduction and bowel resection compared to no resection (67% vs. 36%, P = 0.035). ASA score 3-4 and femoral herniation were independent predictors of bowel resection (P = 0,046 and P = 0,047, respectively). CONCLUSION Highly comorbid patients can profit from early elective hernia repair to prevent bowel resection.
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Yamamoto K, Koda K. Favorable outcomes of transabdominal compared with transinguinal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair. MINIM INVASIV THER 2022; 31:962-968. [DOI: 10.1080/13645706.2022.2050258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Kaisuke Yamamoto
- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Chiba Medical Center, Chiba City, Chiba, Japan
- Department of Surgery, Teikyo University Chiba Medical Center, Ichihara City, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Teikyo University Chiba Medical Center, Ichihara City, Chiba, Japan
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Viñas J, Díaz E, Scaravonati R, Roche S, Brandi C, Campana J, Bertone S. Laparoscopic-guided distal loco-regional anesthetic infiltration technique in TAPP inguinal hernia repair: a double-blind randomized clinical trial. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:4312-4320. [PMID: 34668068 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08775-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block (US-TAP) is an important component of multimodal analgesia in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, although it has certain limitations. To overcome them, surgeons have developed several techniques to perform local anesthetic infiltration under laparoscopic guidance, but no trials evaluating these in transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) hernia repair were conducted till the date. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of a novel laparoscopic-guided local anesthetic infiltration technique (LDAI) with US-TAP in postoperative pain control and analgesic consumption for patients undergoing elective TAPP hernia repair. METHODS This was a double-blind randomized controlled trial conducted at a single tertiary academic center between 2019 and 2020 on adult patients undergoing elective laparoscopic TAPP inguinal hernia repair. Postoperative pain and analgesic consumption were compared for LDAI vs. US-TAP up to 30 postoperative days. RESULTS 62 patients were included (31 LDAI, 31 US-TAP). Female gender was significantly higher in the LDAI group (8, 25.81%; US-TAP 0; p = 0.005). Mean anesthetic time (US-TAP group: 142.2 min, SD = 17.7; LDAI group: 127.1 min, SD = 15.5; p < 0.001) and mean operative time (US-TAP group: 117.2 min, SD = 15.9; LDAI group: 103.8 min, SD = 15.2; p < 0.001) were significantly shorter in the LDAI group. Pain scores assessed at the first-hour postoperative, at the moment of discharge, and at 8, 24, and 48 postoperative hours showed no significant differences between both groups. No significant difference was found regarding postoperative analgesic rescue administration in the recovery room and analgesic consumption after discharge between groups. CONCLUSION LDAI is a safe and effective local anesthetic technique in elective TAPP hernia repair. Pain control is similar to US-TAP block, with shorter anesthesthetic and surgical time and better health resources allocation.
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- José Viñas
- General Surgery Department, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Tte. Gral Juan Domingo Perón 4190, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Microsurgery and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Section, General Surgery Department, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Microsurgery and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Section, General Surgery Department, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Microsurgery and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Section, General Surgery Department, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Microsurgery and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Section, General Surgery Department, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Colorectal Surgery Section, General Surgery Department, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Microsurgery and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Section, General Surgery Department, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Gram-Hanssen A, Christophersen C, Rosenberg J. Results from patient-reported outcome measures are inconsistently reported in inguinal hernia trials: a systematic review. Hernia 2022; 26:687-699. [PMID: 34480660 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-021-02492-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the use, results, and reporting of patient-reported outcome measures specific to patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair. METHODS A systematic review was performed and reported according to the PRISMA 2020 statement. A protocol was registered at PROSPERO (CRD42021243468). Systematic searches were performed in PubMed and EMBASE. We only included randomized controlled trials that involved postoperative administration of a hernia-specific patient-reported outcome measure. Risk of bias was evaluated with the Cochrane risk of bias-tool 2.0. RESULTS Twenty trials and four different instruments were included: the Carolinas Comfort Scale (nine studies), Activities Assessment Scale (six studies), Inguinal Pain Questionnaire (seven studies), and Surgical Pain Scales (one study). Included trials used patient-reported outcome measures and compared either different surgical approaches (11 studies), types of mesh/fixation (seven studies), or types of anesthesia/analgesia (two studies). Results were reported using several different methods including means, medians, or proportions of either overall results, results from subscales, or results from single questionnaire items. Seven of the 20 included studies specified a patient-reported outcome measure as a primary outcome and provided clear reporting of sample size calculation. CONCLUSION Reporting of results from patient-reported outcome measures in inguinal hernia research was characterized by heterogeneity. The results were reported using several different methods, which impedes proper evidence synthesis. Only half of the included studies applied a patient-reported outcome measure as primary outcome. Ultimately, the heterogeneity in outcome reporting is an important methodological problem obstructing the full utilization of patient-reported outcome measures in inguinal hernia research.
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- A Gram-Hanssen
- Center for Perioperative Optimization, Department of Surgery, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark.
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- Center for Perioperative Optimization, Department of Surgery, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark
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- Center for Perioperative Optimization, Department of Surgery, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark
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Haladu N, Alabi A, Brazzelli M, Imamura M, Ahmed I, Ramsay G, Scott NW. Open versus laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia: an overview of systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:4685-4700. [PMID: 35286471 PMCID: PMC9160137 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09161-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Background Inguinal hernia has a lifetime incidence of 27% in men and 3% in women. Surgery is the recommended treatment, but there is no consensus on the best method. Open repair is most popular, but there are concerns about the risk of chronic groin pain. Laparoscopic repair is increasingly accepted due to the lower risk of chronic pain, although its recurrence rate is still unclear. The aim of this overview is to compare the risk of recurrence and chronic groin pain in laparoscopic versus open repair for inguinal hernia. Methods We searched Ovid MEDLINE, EMBASE and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews for systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Only reviews of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in adults published in English were included. Conference proceedings and editorials were excluded. The quality of the systematic reviews was assessed using the AMSTAR 2 checklist. Two outcomes were considered: hernia recurrence and chronic pain. Results Twenty-one systematic reviews and meta-analyses were included. Laparoscopic repair was associated with a lower risk of chronic groin pain compared with open repair. In the four systematic reviews assessing any laparoscopic versus any open repairs, laparoscopic repair was associated with a statistically significant (range: 26–46%) reduction in the odds or risk of chronic pain. Most reviews showed no difference in recurrence rates between laparoscopic and open repairs, regardless of the types of repair considered or the types of hernia that were studied, but most reviews had wide confidence intervals and we cannot rule out clinically important effects favouring either type of repair. Conclusion Meta-analyses suggest that laparoscopic repairs have a lower incidence of chronic groin pain than open repair, but there is no evidence of differences in recurrence rates between laparoscopic and open repairs.
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- Nafi'u Haladu
- Institute of Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
- Emergency Department, Southend University Teaching Hospital, Westcliff-on-Sea, UK
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- Institute of Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
- Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, Luton, UK
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- Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Department of Surgery, NHS Grampian, Aberdeen, UK
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- Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
- Department of Surgery, NHS Grampian, Aberdeen, UK
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- Medical Statistics Team, University of Aberdeen, Polwarth Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD, UK.
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Gamboa Miño S, Zeledón M, Solari A, Alcántara G. Management of an inguinal mixed Littré hernia and incidental cryptorchidism: A case report. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ABDOMINAL WALL AND HERNIA SURGERY 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/ijawhs.ijawhs_5_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Narita M, Munekage F, Yamaoka R, Ikai I. Mesh shrinkage is the potential pathogenesis of chronic somatic pain following transabdominal preperitoneal repair: Report of two cases. Asian J Endosc Surg 2021; 14:798-802. [PMID: 33768647 DOI: 10.1111/ases.12935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Revised: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Although mesh-related pain, termed "somatic pain," is a well-known pain syndrome following Lichtenstein repair, few reports are available on somatic pain following transabdominal preperitoneal repair (TAPP) and its pathogenesis remains unclear. We report on two patients with refractory somatic chronic pain following TAPP. In the present two cases, both mesh fixation with rigid permanent metal tackers and mesh shrinkage resulting in contractile forces on the groin musculature could be considered as potential mechanisms in the etiology of chronic somatic pain following TAPP. The lessons learned from these two cases are: (a) mesh shrinkage resulting in contractile forces on the groin musculature could be considered as potential mechanisms in the etiology of chronic somatic pain following TAPP; (b) partial mesh removal would be an effective alternative to total mesh removal in those patients for remedial surgery.
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- Masato Narita
- Department of Surgery, Kyoto Medical Center, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto Medical Center, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto Medical Center, Kyoto, Japan
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Holleran TJ, Napolitano MA, Sparks AD, Duncan JE, Garrett M, Brody FJ. Trends and outcomes of open, laparoscopic, and robotic inguinal hernia repair in the veterans affairs system. Hernia 2021; 26:889-899. [PMID: 33909151 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-021-02419-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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PURPOSE Robotic inguinal hernia repair (RHR) is an evolving technique but is comparatively expensive and has yet to show superior outcomes versus open (OHR) or laparoscopic (LHR) approaches. The utilization and clinical outcomes of RHR have not been reported within the veterans affairs (VA) system. This study analyzes trends in utilization and 30-day post-operative outcomes between OHR, LHR, and RHR in veterans. METHODS This is a retrospective review of patients that underwent inguinal herniorrhaphy using the Veterans Affairs Quality Improvement Program database. Multivariable analysis of outcomes was performed adjusting for pre-operative confounding covariates between OHR, LHR, and RHR. Trends in utilization, complication rates, and operative times were also reported. RESULTS From 2008-2019, 124,978 cases of inguinal herniorrhaphy were identified: 100,880 (80.7%) OHR, 18,035 (14.4%) LHR, and 6063 (4.9%) RHR. Compared to LHR, RHR was associated with 4.94 times higher odds of complications, 100 min longer mean operative time, and 1.5 days longer median length of stay (LOS). Compared to OHR, RHR was associated with 5.92 times higher odds of complications, 57 min longer mean operative time, and 1.1 days longer median LOS. Utilization of RHR and LHR significantly increased over time. RHR complication rates decreased over time (2008: 20.8% to 2019: 3.2%) along with mean operative times (2008: 4.9 h to 2019: 2.8 h; p < 0.05). CONCLUSION While this study demonstrated inferior outcomes after RHR, the temporal trends are encouraging. This may be due to increased surgeon experience with robotics. Further prospective data will elucidate the role of RHR as this technique increases.
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- T J Holleran
- Department of Surgery, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 50 Irving St. NW, Washington, DC, 20422, USA.,Department of Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA.,Department of Surgery, George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 50 Irving St. NW, Washington, DC, 20422, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 50 Irving St. NW, Washington, DC, 20422, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 50 Irving St. NW, Washington, DC, 20422, USA. .,Department of Surgery, George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA.
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Guillaumes S, Hoyuela C, Hidalgo NJ, Juvany M, Bachero I, Ardid J, Martrat A, Trias M. Inguinal hernia repair in Spain. A population-based study of 263,283 patients: factors associated with the choice of laparoscopic approach. Hernia 2021; 25:1345-1354. [PMID: 33837883 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-021-02402-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE The objective of this study is to evaluate the laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (IHR) rate in Spain and identify the factors associated with the choice of this surgical approach. METHODS A retrospective cohort study of 263,283 patients who underwent IHR from January 2016 to December 2018 was conducted. Data were extracted from the Spanish Minimum Basic Data Set (MBDS) of the Health Ministry database. The primary outcome was laparoscopic (LAP) rate utilization. Univariate analysis and multivariable logistic regression analysis were performed to identify factors associated with LAP-IHR. RESULTS Only 5.7% (15,059) patients underwent LAP-IHR, whereas the remnant 94.3% (248,224 patients) underwent open repair. High variability in the LAP-IHR rate across the country was observed; ranged between provinces from 0 to 19.7%, for a unilateral hernia, and between 0 to 57.4% in the case of bilateral hernias. On multivariate logistic regression analysis, the patient place of residence was the most remarkable factor associated with the likelihood of receiving LAP-IHR (OR 4.96; p < 0.001). There were also significant differences favoring LAP-IHR for bilateral operation (OR 4.596; p < 0.001), insurance coverage (OR 4.439, p < 0.001) and self-pay patients (OR 2.317; p < 0.001), as well as a recurrent hernia (OR 1.780; p < 0.001), age younger than 65 years (OR 1.555; p < 0.001) and male sex (OR 1.162, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION LAP-IHR remains a not frequent choice among surgeons in Spain, even when dealing with recurrent and bilateral hernias. The results suggest that the choice of LAP-IHR could depend on the surgeon's preference rather than on the indication appropriateness.
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- S Guillaumes
- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Plató, c/ Plató 21, 08006, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Plató, c/ Plató 21, 08006, Barcelona, Spain
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Plató, c/ Plató 21, 08006, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Plató, c/ Plató 21, 08006, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Plató, c/ Plató 21, 08006, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Plató, c/ Plató 21, 08006, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Plató, c/ Plató 21, 08006, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Plató, c/ Plató 21, 08006, Barcelona, Spain
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Fu B, Tan T, Li Y, Li B, Huang Z, Lu B, Lin B. Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Totally Extraperitoneal Hernioplasty with Suprapubic Incision: Preliminary Experience. Indian J Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12262-020-02338-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Liu YM, Feng Y, Liu YQ, Lv Y, Xiong YC, Ma K, Zhang XW, Liu JF, Jin Y, Bao HG, Yan M, Song T, Liu Q. Chinese Association for the Study of Pain: Expert consensus on chronic postsurgical pain. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9:2090-2099. [PMID: 33850928 PMCID: PMC8017506 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i9.2090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Chronic postsurgical pain is a common surgical complication that severely reduces a patient’s quality of life. Many perioperative interventions and management strategies have been developed for reducing and managing chronic postsurgical pain. Under the leadership of the Chinese Association for the Study of Pain, an editorial committee was formed for chronic postsurgical pain diagnosis and treatment by experts in relevant fields. The editorial committee composed the main content and framework of this consensus and established a working group. The working group conducted literature review (1989-2020) using key words such as “surgery”, “post-surgical”, “post-operative”, “pain”, “chronic”, and “persistent” in different databases including MEDLINE, EMBASE, PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Only publications in the English language were included. The types of literature included systematic reviews, randomized controlled studies, cohort studies and case reports. This consensus was written based on clinical practice combined with literature evidence. The first draft of the consensus was rigorously reviewed and edited by all the editorial committee experts before being finalized. The level of evidence was assessed by methodological experts based on the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine Levels of Evidence. The strength of recommendation was evaluated by all editorial committee experts, and the opinions of most experts were adopted as the final decision. The recommendation level “strong” generally refers to recommendations based on high-level evidence and consistency between clinical behavior and expected results. The recommendation level “weak” generally refers to the uncertainty between clinical behavior and expected results based on low-level evidence.
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- Yi-Ming Liu
- Department of Algology, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing 100044, China
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- Department of Algology, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing 100044, China
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- Department of Algology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China
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- Department of Algology, Air Force Medical University of PLA, Xi’an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Algology, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Algology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Algology, Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210006, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University school of Medicine, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Algology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Algology, The Affiliated T.C.M Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan Province, China
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Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: cost-effectiveness analysis of trend modifications of the technique. Updates Surg 2021; 73:1945-1953. [PMID: 33656696 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-021-01005-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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The aim of this study is to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of different modifications of the trans-abdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) repair of groin hernia. Data were collected prospectively for all consecutive patients who underwent TAPP unilateral inguinal hernia repair between November 2017 and March 2019, and who completed a minimum of 1 year of follow-up. Costs and quality adjusted life year (QALY) gained were collected. Three TAPP variations were assessed: mesh fixation and peritoneal closure with staples (group 1); mesh fixation with fibrin glue and peritoneal closure with sutures (group 2); and mesh fixation and peritoneal closure with fibrin glue (group 3). A matched group of open repairs was established. The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) and main intra-operative and post-operative outcomes were assessed. Overall 120 patients were included (group 1 n = 31; group 2 n = 27; group 3 n = 33; open group: 29). Operative time was shorter for groups 2 and 3, and the main post-operative outcomes were similar. The overall mean total cost of the open group (1185.95€) was lower compared with the laparoscopic group (group 1: 1682.39; group 2: 1538.54€; group 3: 1510.1€) (p = 0.026). However, the mean ICERs of groups 2 and 3 were significantly higher compared with group 1 (p = 0.021) and the open group (p = 0.032). At simulations analysis, the probability of cost-effectiveness was 33.32%, 36.26%, and 36.7% in TAPP groups 1, 2, and 3. In the long term, laparoscopic repair of groin hernia is cost-effective compared with open surgery. The use of fibrin glue for mesh fixation and/or for closing the peritoneum is the most cost-effective option and shortens operative times.
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Kakiashvili E, Bez M, Abu Shakra I, Ganam S, Bickel A, Merei F, Drobot A, Bogouslavski G, Kassis W, Khatib K, Badran M, Kluger Y, Almog R. Robotic inguinal hernia repair: Is it a new era in the management of inguinal hernia? Asian J Surg 2021; 44:93-98. [DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2020.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2019] [Revised: 03/09/2020] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Uesato Y, Takatsuki M. A Case of bilateral concomitant inguinal and femoral hernias treated with transabdominal preperitoneal repair. Clin Case Rep 2020; 8:2865-2868. [PMID: 33363839 PMCID: PMC7752464 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Synchronous bilateral hernias are very rare, and subclinical hernias as this case are very difficult to diagnose preoperatively. Laparoscopic surgery, which can accurately confirm and reinforce the weakened bilateral inguinal region, was very useful.
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- Yasunori Uesato
- Department of Digestive and General SurgeryUniversity of RyukyusNishiharaJapan
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- Department of Digestive and General SurgeryUniversity of RyukyusNishiharaJapan
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Sarakatsianou C, Baloyiannis I, Perivoliotis K, Georgopoulou S, Tzovaras G. Quality of life after laparoscopic trans-abdominal pre-peritoneal inguinal hernia repair: spinal vs general anesthesia. Hernia 2020; 25:789-796. [PMID: 33000326 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-020-02313-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of the anesthesia type on the postoperative quality of life in patients who underwent trans-abdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) inguinal hernia repair. METHODS In this study, 70 patients submitted to TAPP for inguinal hernia repair, were randomized between spinal and general anesthesia. Overall, 58 patients completed the follow-up process and were, therefore, included. The quality of life evaluation was based on the SF-36 questionnaire. Significance was considered at the level of P < 0.05 RESULTS: General anesthesia was applied to 31 patients, whereas 27 operations were performed under spinal anesthesia. Except gender, the two study subgroups were similar in terms of demographics. Although spinal anesthesia displayed higher energy, emotional health, and general health scores these findings were not statistically significant. A positive correlation was identified between age and physical and emotional role. Operative time was associated with the estimated energy and general health. CONCLUSION Our study could not identify a difference between spinal and general anesthesia on the postoperative quality of life. Spinal anesthesia is as effective as general anesthesia and remains an attractive anesthetic alternative for TAPP inguinal hernia repair. Given several study limitations, further high-quality trials are required.
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- C Sarakatsianou
- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital of Larissa, Mezourlo, 41110, Larissa, Greece.
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Larissa, Mezourlo, 41110, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Larissa, Mezourlo, 41110, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital of Larissa, Mezourlo, 41110, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Larissa, Mezourlo, 41110, Larissa, Greece
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Kulacoglu H, Celasin H, Karaca AS. Return to outdoor walking, car driving, and sexual activity following elective inguinal hernia repair: surgeons' perspective versus patients' reality. Hernia 2020; 24:985-993. [PMID: 32592152 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-020-02255-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine the time to resumption of outdoor walking, car driving, sports, and sexual activity following elective inguinal hernia repair, and to reveal if there are differences between surgeons' recommendations and patients' real return times. METHODS A questionnaire including questions about recommendations to hernia patients for times to resume outdoor walking ability without assistance, driving and sexual intercourse after an elective inguinal hernia repair was sent to surgeons. Also, a short questionnaire was sent to patients who had undergone elective inguinal hernia repair to search the exact times for resuming these physical activities. RESULTS Surgeons' thoughts and recommendations to their patients varied significantly. The range of recommendations were same day to 20 days for outdoor walking, and same day to 3 months both for driving and sexual intercourse. Patients' actual resumption of postoperative activities were 1-14 days for outdoor walking, 1 day to 3 months for driving, and 1 day to 2 months for sexual intercourse. When the answers from the two questionnaires were compared, it was observed that the mean times for resumption of outdoor walking and sexual intercourse were significantly longer in the patients' lives than recommended by the surgeons. Patients ≥ 60 years were able to walk outside, drive, and participate in sexual activity earlier than the younger patients. Bilateral and recurrent hernia repairs caused slower resumption of different activities in comparison to primary hernias. CONCLUSIONS Patients reported that times for resumption of outdoor walking, driving, and sexual activity were significantly longer than those recommended by surgeons. Age, BMI, bilateral repair, and recurrent hernias were found to be factors affecting return time to different activities.
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- H Kulacoglu
- Ankara Hernia Center, AFM Cerrahi Merkezi, Cukurambar mahallesi, Budapeste caddesi, 33/A, Cankaya, 06520, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Baskent University School of Medicine Istanbul Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Ssentongo AE, Kwon EG, Zhou S, Ssentongo P, Soybel DI. Pain and Dysfunction with Sexual Activity after Inguinal Hernia Repair: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Am Coll Surg 2019; 230:237-250.e7. [PMID: 31733327 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2019.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2019] [Revised: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND The reported incidence rates of sexual dysfunction (SD) and pain with sexual activity (PSA) after inguinal hernia repair in males vary considerably. This meta-analysis explores the rates of SD and PSA after different surgical and anesthesia types to understand patient risk after inguinal hernia repair. STUDY DESIGN We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines to search 3 databases (EMBASE, MEDLINE, and Cochrane Library). We identified retrospective, prospective, and randomized controlled trial studies, published on or before March 1, 2019, reporting on SD and PSA after inguinal hernia repair. We used random-effects models to calculate pooled estimates of incidence rates of SD and PSA after inguinal hernia repair. Subgroup meta-analyses and meta-regression were used to explore sources of variation. RESULTS A total of 4,884 patients from 12 studies were identified. Study-level median age at the time of repair was 52.3 years old, and study-level median follow-up was 10.5 months. Definitions of SD and PSA focused on completion of intercourse for the former and pain with erection/ejaculation for the latter. The overall incidence of new-onset, postoperative SD was 5.3% (95% CI 3.6% to 7.9%) and of PSA was 9.0% (95% CI 5.8% to 13.6%). Rates of SD associated with minimally invasive surgical (MIS) and open repair were, respectively, 7.8% (95% CI 5.4% to 11.3%) and 3.7% (95% CI 2.0% to 6.8%); rates of PSA were 7.4% (95% CI 4.7% to 11.5%) and 12.5% (95% CI 6.4% to 23.3%), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Sexual dysfunction and PSA are not rare after inguinal hernia repair. They should be included in preoperative discussions and as standard metrics in reporting outcomes of repair in large cohorts or trials.
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- Anna E Ssentongo
- Department of Surgery, Penn State Hershey College of Medicine and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA; Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State Hershey College of Medicine and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
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- Department of Surgery, Penn State Hershey College of Medicine and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State Hershey College of Medicine and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State Hershey College of Medicine and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA; Center for Neural Engineering, Department of Engineering, Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
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- Department of Surgery, Penn State Hershey College of Medicine and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA.
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This month on Twitter. Br J Surg 2019; 106:1260. [DOI: 10.1002/bjs.11323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Bullen NL, Massey LH, Antoniou SA, Smart NJ, Fortelny RH. Open versus laparoscopic mesh repair of primary unilateral uncomplicated inguinal hernia: a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis. Hernia 2019; 23:461-472. [PMID: 31161285 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-019-01989-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2019] [Accepted: 05/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND One standard repair technique for groin hernias does not exist. The objective of this study is to perform an update meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis to investigate if there is a difference in terms of recurrence between laparoscopic and open primary unilateral uncomplicated inguinal hernia repair. METHODS The reporting methodology conforms to PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. Randomised controlled trials only were included. The intervention was laparoscopic mesh repair (transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) and totally extraperitoneal (TEP)). The control group was Lichtenstein repair. The primary outcome was recurrence rate and secondary outcomes were acute and chronic post-operative pain, morbidity and quality of life. RESULTS This study included 12 randomised controlled trials with 3966 patients randomised to Lichtenstein repair (n = 1926) or laparoscopic repair (n = 2040). There were no significant differences in recurrence rates between the laparoscopic and open groups (odds ratio (OR) 1.14, 95% CI 0.51-2.55, p = 0.76). Laparoscopic repair was associated with reduced rate of acute pain compared to open repair (mean difference 1.19, CI - 1.86, - 0.51, p ≤ 0.0006) and reduced odds of chronic pain compared to open (OR 0.41, CI 0.30-0.56, p ≤ 0.00001). The included trials were, however, of variable methodological quality. Trial sequential analysis reported that further studies are unlikely to demonstrate a statistically significant difference between the two techniques. CONCLUSION This meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis report no difference in recurrence rates between laparoscopic and open primary unilateral inguinal hernia repairs. Rates of acute and chronic pain are significantly less in the laparoscopic group.
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- N L Bullen
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW, UK.
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW, UK
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- Surgical Department, St Loukas Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
- European University Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW, UK
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- Department of General, Visceral and Oncological Surgery, Wilhelminenspital, 1160, Vienna, Austria
- Medical Faculty, Sigmund Freud University, Freudplatz 3, 1020, Vienna, Austria
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