Prospective Study of Open Preperitoneal Mesh Herinioplasty: An Early Experience of 25 Consecutive Cases with Good Short-Term. Outcome

Authors

  • Suchart Lertkarnchang Department of Surgery, Rajavithi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Taweesak Trivej Department of Surgery, Lerdsin Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand

Abstract

Background: Groin hernia still remains a significant clinical problem. However, current data do not support the recommendation of any available procedures as a gold standard. This study was designed to evaluate the outcome and benefit of open preperitoneal mesh repair.

Objective: To evaluate the open preperitoneal mesh repair technique regarding complications, recurrences, safety and benefit.

Patients and Methods: Between March 2005 and July 2006, a prospective study of 25 consecutive patients operated for groin hernia using an open preperitoneal mesh technique by a single surgeon was performed. The outcome variables being analyzed included operative time, time to return to normal activity, pain level, complications and recurrence rate.

Results: A good short-term outcome was found in this study. Wound infection occurred in only I patient. No seroma or recurrence was observed. Moreover, pain and hospital stay were not different from those obtained by other repair techniques.

Conclusions: Open preperitoneal mesh repair is a safe procedure and gives a good result similar to those of the commonly used anterior approaches. It is easier to learn than laparoscopic repair and should be the procedure of choice for difficult inguinal hernias.

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2008-06-30

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Lertkarnchang S, Trivej T. Prospective Study of Open Preperitoneal Mesh Herinioplasty: An Early Experience of 25 Consecutive Cases with Good Short-Term. Outcome. Thai J Surg [Internet]. 2008 Jun. 30 [cited 2024 May 6];29(2):69-72. Available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ThaiJSurg/article/view/240889

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