Laparoscopic Surgery for Groin Hernia Repair: Single-Center Experience

Authors

  • Pakpoom Phuagpun Department of surgery, Khon Kaen Hospital, Khon Kaen
  • Suriya Punchai Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen
  • Kriangsak Jenwitheesuk Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen
  • Krisada Paonariang Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen
  • Weeraput Chadbunchachai Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen
  • Jakrapan Wittayapairoch Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen

Keywords:

Inguinal hernia, Laparoscopic, TAPP, TEP, Complications

Abstract

Background: Inguinal hernia arises from a condition characterized by a weakened abdominal wall. Laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery is one treatment option. Due to the increasing use of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair at Srinagarind Hospital, we are interested in studying these patients' side effects and treatment outcomes.

Materials and Methods: A descriptive study collected data between December 2011 and May 2022 at Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University. The medical records were reviewed, and data was collected. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data and report the side effects and treatment outcomes.

Results: A total of 269 patients underwent laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Among these patients, 251 were males (93.31%), and 18 were females (6.69%). The median age of the patients was 64 (IQR, 54-71). The most common comorbidities were hypertension (36.43%) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) (26.32%). The most common diagnosis was indirect inguinal hernia (40.89%). The overall median operative time was 65 minutes (IQR, 55-90). The median blood loss during the procedure was 5 milliliters (IQR, 5-10). The most common complication observed was hematoma, which occurred in approximately 16 cases (5.95%). Infection occurred in two cases (0.74%), and the recurrence rate was 1.49%.

Conclusions: Laparoscopic surgery for inguinal hernia repair was found to be efficient, safe, and comparable to other international studies regarding complications and recurrent rates, with no reported mortality.

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Phuagpun P, Punchai S, Jenwitheesuk K, Paonariang K, Chadbunchachai W, Wittayapairoch J. Laparoscopic Surgery for Groin Hernia Repair: Single-Center Experience. Thai J Surg [Internet]. 2024 Dec. 26 [cited 2025 Jan. 3];45(4):128-34. Available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ThaiJSurg/article/view/269377

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