Single-Incision Totally Extraperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair After Previous Inguinal Hernia Repair

Introduction: To evaluate the feasibility and safety of single-incision laparoscopic surgery for totally extraperitoneal repair (SILS-TEP) after previous open inguinal hernia repair. Materials and Methods: This prospective study included 372 consecutive patients undergoing SILS-TEP for inguinal hernia between January 2011 and December 2015 at Osaka Police Hospital. The outcomes of the patient after previous open inguinal hernia repair were compared with those of the control patients. Results: In total, 22 patients (6%, 22/372) undergoing SILS-TEP after previous inguinal hernia repair were included in this study. There were no significant differences in patients’ characteristics between the 2 groups. There were no significant differences between the 2 groups in operative time, bleeding volume, and postoperative hospital stay. The conversion rate to a different procedure was significantly higher in the study group than in the control group [14% (3/22) vs. 3% (10/350)], respectively (P
Source: Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques - Category: Surgery Tags: Online Articles: Original Articles Source Type: research