Combined transurethral prostatectomy and inguinal hernioplasty

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Surgical Innovation

Background:

• Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a common procedure for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
• Inguinal hernia repair is frequently performed, sometimes concurrently with other abdominal surgeries.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the safety and efficacy of combining TURP with inguinal hernioplasty using Vypro II mesh.
• To compare the outcomes of simultaneous versus sequential TURP and inguinal hernia repair.

Main Methods:

• A randomized study of 30 patients divided into two groups: simultaneous TURP and hernioplasty (Group I) versus sequential procedures (Group II).
• Outcomes measured included operative time, hospitalization duration, complication rates, hernia recurrence, cost, and patient satisfaction.

Main Results:

• Simultaneous procedures had shorter operative and hospitalization times.
• No significant increase in complications or hernia recurrence was observed in the combined group.
• Hospitalization costs decreased by 26% with the combined approach.
• Patient satisfaction scores were higher for the combined procedure group.

Conclusions:

• Combined TURP and inguinal hernioplasty is a practical, safe, and effective option.
• This approach reduces costs and patient inconvenience by minimizing hospital admissions and recovery periods.