Publications by authors named "Changhu Xie"

Objective: To unravel the effects of different laparoscopic inguinal hernia repairs (IHRs) on inflammatory factors, oxidative stress, and postoperative recovery of inguinal hernia (IH) patients.

Methods: A total of 88 patients for laparoscopic treatment of IH were studied in a retrospective cohort, and were randomized into the transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair group (n = 44) and the total extraperitoneal (TEP) repair group (n = 44) according to the method of treatment. Patients in the TAPP group underwent laparoscopic TAPP IHR, while patients in the TEP group underwent laparoscopic TEP IHR.

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Rationale: Transverse testicular ectopia (TTE) is a rare congenital malformation with a high rate of misdiagnosis and mistreatment before operation, which cannot be diagnosed even during operation due to lack of knowledge.

Patient Concerns: Two patients with ectopic testes who were misdiagnosed as right inguinal hernia for the first time and underwent surgery. The "ovary" and "testicle" like structures was seen in the right inguinal region during the first operation.

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