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Application of a New Mesh Fixation Method in Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Published on: December 23, 2022
Successful mesh plug repair using a hybrid method for recurrent inguinal hernia after laparoscopic transabdominal
Rina Kikugawa1, Shingo Tsujinaka1, Sawako Tamaki1
1Department of Surgery, Saitama Medical Center, Jichi Medical University, 1-847, Amanumacho, Omiya, Saitama-shi, Saitama, 330-8503, Japan.
Introduction:
The HerniaSurge Group and the European Hernia Society guidelines recommend an anterior approach to treat recurrent inguinal hernias after a failed posterior approach. The hybrid method combining explorative laparoscopy and anterior open approach can provide the benefits of both approaches.
Presentation Of Case:
A 79-year-old man presented with a recurrent inguinal hernia after primary repair for an indirect hernia using the laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal approach (TAPP) 5 years ago. The indirect hernia formed inferior to the lower edge of the previous mesh was diagnosed under laparoscopy. The hernia defect (2 cm) was fixed using a mesh plug via the anterior approach. Appropriate mesh overlap was confirmed using laparoscopy.
Discussion:
This minimally invasive method enabled us to choose the best treatment for recurrent hernia and prevent chronic pain due to possible nerve damage caused by extended dissection of the scar tissue. Furthermore, the final confirmation step using laparoscopy assures complete coverage of all defects within the myopectineal orifice.
Conclusion:
This hybrid method facilitates the choice of an optimal approach for the treatment of recurrent hernia and may reduce surgical complications and re-recurrence rate.
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