Malazgirt Z, Yildirim K, Karabicak I, Gursel MF, Acikgoz A, Ozturk H. Retrospective analysis of open preperitoneal mesh repair of complex inguinal hernias.
Hernia 2022;
26:1121-1130. [PMID:
35380305 DOI:
10.1007/s10029-022-02595-w]
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Abstract
PURPOSE
The open posterior approach in the form of either a Stoppa or Wantz operation may be a good alternative technique particularly in the repair of complex inguinal hernias. The term "complex inguinal hernia" designates hernias with a combination of arduous features including large hernia defects, large to giant hernia sacs, multiple recurrences, and bilaterality. In this retrospective analysis, we investigated our results of open posterior repair in view of its feasibility in patients with complex inguinoscrotal hernias.
METHODS
From a series of 845 inguinal hernia patients, we retrospectively reviewed the records of 60 patients with complex inguinal hernias whom were directed to open preperitoneal repair by either a Stoppa or Wantz procedure.
RESULTS
More than 80% of cases were males with large to giant inguinoscrotal hernias. One half of patients had bilateral hernias, and one fourth had recurrent hernias. Early postoperative complications occurred in almost half of patients; however, most of them were minor. The most important early complication in this series was the full recurrences we encountered in the very next morning in two patients. Eighty-three percent of patients left hospital in the first 2 days averaging 1.8 days of hospital stay. The mesh:defect area ratio is < 7 in recurrent hernias while it is > 9 in nonrecurrent cases.
CONCLUSION
The open posterior approach to complex inguinal hernias facilitated both handling and repair of difficult hernias. It was very well tolerated by the patients, and yielded favorable postoperative results. We think the open posterior repair may be a method of choice in the repair of complex inguinal hernias.
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