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Yang G, Tung KLM, Tumtavitikul S, Li MKW. A new groin hernia classification with clinical relevance. Hernia 2024; 28:1169-1179. [PMID: 38662243 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-024-03000-4] [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: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Groin hernia is one of the most commonly managed surgical diseases around the world. The typical question asked by patients is "Does my hernia require urgent surgery?". The currently available classifications are insufficient to stratify patients into different groups. We propose a new classification that incorporates diverse clinical elements together with anatomical and other vital information, which allows us to stratify patients into different groups. METHOD A task force was formed by the Hong Kong Hernia Society, working with international expert hernia surgeons. The framework of the classification system was formulated. Clinical elements that are important in groin disease stratification were identified. A comprehensive literature review was conducted using PubMed. Those which dictate the severity of the disease were selected and compiled to form the new proposed classification. Application of this classification model to a single hernia surgeon's registry in The Hong Kong Adventist Hospital Hernia Centre was done for initial evaluation. RESULT This new classification incorporates important clinical characteristics forming a total of nine grades of differentiation, together with the anatomical details and special information. This comprehensive system allows the stratification of patients into different groups based on disease severity. It also enables more accurate data collection for future audits, comparisons of disease progression over time, and the effect of different management strategies for different-stage patients. CONCLUSION This is the first classification system which incorporates essential clinical parameters, which allows the stratification of groin hernia into different stages. Further studies and validation should be performed to evaluate the usefulness and value of this classification in groin hernia management.
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- George Yang
- Hong Kong Adventist Hospital, Stubbs Road, Hong Kong, China.
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- Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, 2 Village Road, Happy valley, Hong Kong, China
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Lozano-Carrillo LC, Meléndez-Mondragón H, Alvarez-Lozada LA, Quiroga-Garza A, Valdivia-Balderas JM. An Unusual Postoperative Complication Following Bilateral Inguinal Hernioplasty: A Pocket Hernia Case Report. Cureus 2024; 16:e61589. [PMID: 38962612 PMCID: PMC11221494 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.61589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024] Open
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Inguinal hernias are the most common type of hernias in the groin, affecting 27% of the population, with a nine to 12 times higher incidence in men. The primary treatment for this condition typically involves a surgical procedure, with most surgeons opting for mesh placement through a laparoscopic approach. While this procedure is generally associated with low complication rates (primarily hematomas, seromas, and scrotal edema), there are some highly infrequent complications reported such as postoperative small bowel obstruction (SBO), estimated to occur in approximately 0.1%-0.5% of cases, most commonly during transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair. It is crucial to emphasize the importance of using skilled surgical techniques and adhering to established guidelines in postoperative patient care to minimize the risk of these complications. We describe a case of a 47-year-old male patient who underwent bilateral TAPP repair for inguinal hernias and subsequently experienced postoperative complications, including the development of a hematoma and SBO, requiring a re-intervention that evidenced a peritoneal pocket hernia.
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- Luis Carlos Lozano-Carrillo
- Department of Human Anatomy, Clinical-Surgical Research Group (GICQx) Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, School of Medicine, Monterrey, MEX
- Department of Human Anatomy, Anatomy Research Group (GIA) Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, School of Medicine, Monterrey, MEX
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Anatomy Research Group (GIA) Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, School of Medicine, Monterrey, MEX
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Clinical-Surgical Research Group (GICQx) Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, School of Medicine, Monterrey, MEX
- Department of Human Anatomy, Anatomy Research Group (GIA) Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, School of Medicine, Monterrey, MEX
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- General Surgery Division, Mexican Social Security Institute, Nuevo Leon Delegation, Monterrey, MEX
- Department of Human Anatomy, Clinical-Surgical Research Group (GICQx) Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, School of Medicine, Monterrey, MEX
- Department of Human Anatomy, Anatomy Research Group (GIA) Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, School of Medicine, Monterrey, MEX
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Choi MJ, Lee KS, Oh HK, Ahn SH, Ahn HM, Shin HR, Lee TG, Jo MH, Kim DW, Kang SB. Comparative analysis of different surgical approaches for recurrent inguinal hernia: a single-center observational study. Ann Surg Treat Res 2024; 106:330-336. [PMID: 38868581 PMCID: PMC11164657 DOI: 10.4174/astr.2024.106.6.330] [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: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024] Open
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Purpose Managing recurrent inguinal hernias is complex, and choosing the right surgical approach (laparoscopic vs. open) is vital for patient outcomes. This study compared the outcomes of using the same vs. different surgical approaches for initial and subsequent hernia repairs. Methods We retrospectively analyzed patients who underwent recurrent inguinal hernia repair at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital between January 2014 and May 2023. Patients were divided into the "concordant" and "discordant" groups, comprising patients who underwent same and different approaches in both surgeries, respectively. Preoperative baseline characteristics, index surgery data, postoperative outcomes, and recurrence rates were analyzed and compared. Results In total, 131 patients were enrolled; the concordant and discordant groups comprised 31 (open, n = 19; laparoscopic, n = 12) and 100 patients (open to laparoscopic, n = 68; laparoscopic to open, n = 32), respectively. No significant differences were observed in the mean operation time (50.5 ± 21.7 minutes vs. 50.2 ± 20.0 minutes, P = 0.979), complication rates (6.5% vs. 14.0%, P = 0.356), or 36-month cumulative recurrence rates (9.8% vs. 9.8%; P = 0.865). The mean postoperative hospital stay was significantly shorter in the discordant than in the concordant group (1.8 ± 0.7 vs. 1.4 ± 0.6, P = 0.003). Conclusion Most recurrent inguinal hernia repairs were performed using the discordant surgical approach. Overall, concordance in the surgical approach did not significantly affect postoperative outcomes. Therefore, the selection of the surgical approach based on the patient's condition and surgeon's preference may be advisable.
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- Mi Jeong Choi
- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Park CL, Chan PH, Prentice HA, Sucher K, Brill ER, Paxton EW, Laxa B. Risk factors for reoperation following inguinal hernia repair: results from a cohort of patients from an integrated healthcare system. Hernia 2023; 27:1515-1524. [PMID: 38007413 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-023-02922-9] [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: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023]
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PURPOSE Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most common operations performed globally. Identification of risk factors that contribute to hernia recurrence following an index inguinal hernia repair, especially those that are modifiable, is of paramount importance. Therefore, we sought to investigate risk factors for reoperation following index inguinal hernia repair. METHODS 125,133 patients aged ≥ 18 years who underwent their first inguinal hernia repair with mesh within a large US integrated healthcare system were identified for a cohort study (2010-2020). Laparoscopic, robotic, and open procedures were included. The system's integrated electronic health record was used to obtain data on demographics, patient characteristics, surgical characteristics, and reoperations. The association of these characteristics with ipsilateral reoperation during follow-up was modeled using Cox proportional-hazards regression. Risk factors were selected into the final model by stepwise regression with Akaike Information Criteria, which quantifies the amount of information lost if a factor is left out of the model. Factors associated with reoperation with p < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. RESULTS The cumulative incidence of reoperation at 5-year follow-up was 2.4% (95% CI 2.3-2.5). Increasing age, female gender, increasing body mass index, White race, chronic pulmonary disease, diabetes, drug abuse, peripheral vascular disease, and bilateral procedures all associated with a higher risk for reoperation during follow-up. CONCLUSION This study identifies several risk factors associated with reoperation following inguinal hernia repair. These risk factors may serve as targets for optimization protocols prior to elective inguinal hernia repair, with the goal of reducing reoperation risk.
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- Cheryl L Park
- Department of General Surgery, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, 5601 De Soto Ave, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367, USA.
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- Medical Device Surveillance and Assessment, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Medical Device Surveillance and Assessment, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Medical Device Surveillance and Assessment, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Permanente Medical Group, Santa Clara, CA, USA
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- Medical Device Surveillance and Assessment, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Downey, CA, USA
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Piltcher-DA-Silva R, Hütten DO, Trapp AG, Soares PSM, Castro TL, Bohnenberger S, Kroth EC, Pinto JAR, Grehs C, Tomasi DC, Cavazzola LT. Inguinal hernia in southern Brazil - challenges in follow-up and recurrence rates. Rev Col Bras Cir 2022; 49:e20223238. [PMID: 36074391 PMCID: PMC10578802 DOI: 10.1590/0100-6991e-20223238-en] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION recurrence rates for primary hernia repair range from 0.5 to 15 percent depending upon the hernia site, type of repair, and clinical circumstances. Many risk factors are known and they must be considered before the procedure. In developing countries, follow up and maintenance of databases are critical to understand the real numbers. METHODS a retrospective cohort study analyzed adult patients who have undergone inguinal hernia repair at Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, a tertiary care government public hospital, between 2013 and 2015. Medical records, telephone, and letter contact have been reviewed in order to complete the minimum period of 5 years of follow-up. The analyzed data focused on the surgeon's experience and the recurrence rate in 5 years of follow-up. RESULTS a total of 1094 medical records were selected and a complete five years follow-up were possible in 454 patients - 538 inguinal hernia repairs due to bilateral approach in 84 patients. These 454 patients answered, in a validated questionnaire about symptoms of recurrence. The total recurrence rate was 9.29%. For the patients who had Nyhus IV, recurrence rate was 24.1% against 9.9% after primary hernia repair, with a 2.4 higher risk. There was no difference in recurrence between surgeons and training surgeons. CONCLUSION our data reveal an acceptable recurrence rate in a tertiary care hospital with residents, and to our knowledge is the first Brazilian report with long term follow up. An increased re-recurrent hernia was found when compared with primary hernia repair.
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- - Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, General Surgery Service - Porto Alegre - RS - Brasil
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- - Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, General Surgery Service - Porto Alegre - RS - Brasil
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- - Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, General Surgery Service - Porto Alegre - RS - Brasil
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- - Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, General Surgery Service - Porto Alegre - RS - Brasil
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- - Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, General Surgery Service - Porto Alegre - RS - Brasil
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- - Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, General Surgery Service - Porto Alegre - RS - Brasil
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- - Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, General Surgery Service - Porto Alegre - RS - Brasil
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Lozada-Martinez ID, Covaleda-Vargas JE, Gallo-Tafur YA, Mejía-Osorio DA, González-Pinilla AM, Florez-Fajardo MA, Benavides-Trucco FE, Santodomingo-Rojas JC, Julieth Bueno-Prato NK, Narvaez-Rojas AR. Pre-operative factors associated with short- and long-term outcomes in the patient with inguinal hernia: What does the current evidence say? Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2022; 78:103953. [PMID: 35734704 PMCID: PMC9207143 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.103953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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PILTCHER-DA-SILVA RODRIGO, HÜTTEN DEBORAOLIVEIRA, TRAPP ARTURGEHRES, SOARES PEDROSANMARTIN, CASTRO TIAGOLIMA, BOHNENBERGER SIMONI, KROTH EDUARDOCASTELLI, PINTO JORGEARMANDOREYES, GREHS CAROLINE, TOMASI DANIELLECRISTINA, CAVAZZOLA LEANDROTOTTI. Hérnia inguinal no Sul do Brasil - desafios no seguimento e taxas de recorrência. Rev Col Bras Cir 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/0100-6991e-20223238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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RESUMO Introdução: a recorrência da hérnia inguinal após hernioplastia varia de 0,5 a 15 por cento, dependendo do local da hérnia, tipo de reparo e circunstâncias clínicas. Muitos fatores de risco são conhecidos e devem ser considerados antes do procedimento. Acompanhamento e adequado bancos de dados são fundamentais para entender a incidência de recidiva. Métodos: estudo de coorte retrospectivo analisou hernioplastias inguinais realizados no Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre entre 2013 e 2015. Para concluir 5 anos de seguimento, analisamos o prontuário e fizemos contato telefônico e por correio. Resultados: o total de 1094 registros médicos foram selecionados e um seguimento de pelo menos 5 anos foi possível em 454 pacientes - 538 reparos de hérnia inguinal devido à abordagem bilateral em 84 pacientes. Os pacientes responderam um questionário validado sobre sintomas de recorrência. A taxa total de recorrência foi de 9,29%. No grupo masculino, a recorrência foi de 10% contra 4% no grupo feminino. Para os pacientes com hérnia Nyhus IV, a recidiva foi de 24% contra 8% após o reparo da hérnia primária, com um risco de 2,8 maior. Não houve diferença na recorrência entre cirurgiões experientes e em treinamento. Conclusão: nossos dados revelam uma taxa de recorrência aceitável em um hospital de ensino, e para o nosso conhecimento é o primeiro artigo com acompanhamento de longo prazo no sul do Brasil. A re-recidiva da hérnia foi maior quando comparada com o reparo da hérnia primária.
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Grosh K, Smith K, Shebrain S, Collins J. Local anesthesia as an alternative option in repair of recurrent groin hernias: An outcome study from the American College of Surgeons NSQIP® database. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2021; 71:102925. [PMID: 34691448 PMCID: PMC8517153 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102925] [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: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Introduction There is a dearth of data about the benefits of local anesthesia (LA) and spinal anesthesia (SA) compared to general anesthesia (GA) in patients undergoing repair of recurrent groin (inguinal/femoral) hernias. We hypothesized that patients with recurrent hernias who undergo repair under LA and SA will have a better outcome. Methods and procedures Using the 2017 American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP)® database, patients who underwent open repair of recurrent groin hernias were identified and divided into three groups: GA, SA, and LA. Outcomes evaluated included 30-day mortality and morbidity, operative time, total hospital length of stay (LOS), and reoperation and readmission rates. Results A total of 2169 patients were identified of which 1847 (85.2%) were in GA, 53 (2.4%) in SA, and 269 (12.4%) in LA groups. Overall, no statistically significant differences in demographics and comorbidities between the three groups were identified. However, patients in GA were younger and healthier with lower ASA Class (I-II) as compared to SA and LA groups. Patients in SA had a higher rate of COPD, and their overall operative time was shorter. However, LA patients had shorter LOS, and most LA patients were discharged home on the same day compared to GA, SA (92.2% vs. 77.9%, and 73.6%, p < 0.001). No differences in 30-day mortality and morbidity or reoperation and readmission rates between the three groups were noted. Conclusion There is an underutilization of LA in patients undergoing open repair of recurrent inguinal hernia despite favorable outcomes, even in high-risk patients, when compared to GA and SA. Further prospective studies are needed to explore the potential barriers and cost-effectiveness of implementing LA as a primary anesthetic technique in inguinal hernia repair.
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- Kent Grosh
- Department of Surgery, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, USA
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