Background: The optimal treatment for recurrent inguinal hernia is of concern due to the high frequency of recurrence.
Methods: This randomized multicenter study compared the short- and long-term results for recurrent inguinal hernia repair by either the laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal patch (TAPP) procedure or the Lichtenstein technique.
Results: A total of 147 patients underwent surgery (73 TAPP and 74 Lichtenstein). The operating time was 65 min (range, 23-165 min) for the TAPP group and 64 min (range, 25-135 min) for the Lichtenstein group. Patients who underwent TAPP reported significantly less postoperative pain and shorter sick leave (8 vs 16 days). The recurrence rate 5 years after surgery was 19% for the TAPP group and 18% for the Lichtenstein group.
Conclusion: The short-term advantage for patients who undergo the laparoscopic technique is less postoperative pain and shorter sick leave. In the long term, no differences were observed in the chronic pain or recurrence rate.
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Cureus
December 2024
Surgery, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA.
Introduction: We report a novel approach to open inguinal hernia repair in patients with known ascites in which the cord, hernia sac, and attached testicle on the affected side are repositioned into the retroperitoneum through the inguinal ring. By avoiding invasion of the peritoneum and limiting dissection of the sac off the spermatic cord, the risk of ascites leak and testicular ischemia is theoretically decreased.
Methodology: This is a retrospective case series report.
Int J Surg Case Rep
January 2025
Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Introduction: Amyand's hernia is a rare condition defined by the presence of the vermiform appendix within an inguinal hernia sac. The occurrence of Amyand's hernia with testicular necrosis is particularly uncommon, further complicating its clinical presentation and management.
Case Presentation: A 50-year-old male presented with a two-year history of progressive right scrotal swelling, acutely worsened over four days with pain and fever.
Arch Gynecol Obstet
January 2025
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Purpose: To provide a comprehensive understanding and propose a strategy for the management of extragonadal malignant germ cell tumors (EMGCTs) arising from extracranial and nonvaginal sites.
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the cases of 12 patients with EMGCTs arising from extracranial and nonvaginal sites treated in our center over the past 38 years. Data on clinicopathological characteristics, treatment modalities, and follow-up information were analyzed.
BMC Surg
January 2025
Department of General Surgery, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey.
Background: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and clinicopathological correlates of intestinal endometriosis, amongst other extra-pelvic endometriosis foci, presenting as bowel obstruction in general surgery practice.
Methods: A total of 23 female patients (mean ± SD age: 34.9 ± 6.
Front Pediatr
December 2024
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children Hospital of Guizhou Province, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China.
Background: The purpose of this study was to compare the outcomes of Trans-umbilical single-port laparoscopic complete extraperitoneal closure (LCEC) and laparoscopic intracorporeal closure (LIC) for inguinal hernia by analysis of follow-up data over 5 years.
Methods: In this prospective randomized controlled trial, 524 children with inguinal hernia were randomly assigned to undergo LCEC or LIC between August 2016 and December 2017. The primary outcome measures were the success and recurrence rates.
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