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Application of Straight-needle, Three-tailed, Knot-free, Peritoneal Sutures in Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal Hernia Repair
Published on: November 12, 2021
Outcomes from a new modified single needle laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure and cut off for
Defeng Zeng1,2, Changsheng Pu1,2, Chunbao Guo1,2
1Department of pediatrics; Women and Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China.
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A new laparoscopic technique for pediatric inguinal hernia repair significantly reduces recurrence rates to 0%. This innovative method also avoids complications like iatrogenic cryptorchidism, offering a safer surgical option for children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Inguinal hernia is common in children, with existing treatments having persistent recurrence rates.
- Minimizing surgical complications and recurrence is crucial for pediatric inguinal hernia repair.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and evaluate an innovative laparoscopic surgical technique for pediatric inguinal hernia repair.
- To assess the safety and efficacy of this modified technique in reducing complications and recurrence.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 809 pediatric cases undergoing laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair using the novel technique (June 2020 - June 2022).
- Procedure involves laparoscopic guidance, encircling the hernia sac with sutures, followed by exteriorization, ligation, and excision.
- Data collected included demographics, perioperative details, and postoperative outcomes.
Main Results:
- Procedure duration: 15.9 ± 4.8 min (unilateral), 21.7 ± 3.9 min (bilateral).
- Low complication rates: 0.87% incision infection, 0.23% Male Complicated Inguinal Hernia (MCIH).
- Zero recurrence (0%), iatrogenic cryptorchidism (0%), and testicular atrophy (0%) observed.
Conclusions:
- The modified laparoscopic technique demonstrates a significant reduction in postoperative recurrence rates.
- The technique minimizes impact on testicular or uterine positioning, enhancing safety.
- This innovative approach is safe, valuable, and recommended for wider adoption.
Abstract:
Inguinal hernia is a prevalent surgical condition in pediatric patients. Despite the efficacy of current treatment modalities, a certain recurrence rate still persists. Hence, our objective in this study is to introduce an innovative surgical technique designed to minimize surgical complications. We conducted a retrospective analysis on 809 pediatric cases that underwent laparoscopic repair with our innovative technique for inguinal hernia from June 2020 to June 2022. Demographic information, perioperative details, and postoperative follow-up outcomes were thoroughly assessed. All surgeries were conducted laparoscopically under general anesthesia. The procedure commenced by encircling the hernia sac with two sutures under laparoscopic guidance. Subsequently, the sac was exteriorized from the body using the two sutures, followed by ligation and excision of the hernia sac. The research findings demonstrate that the duration of unilateral and bilateral procedures was recorded as 15.9 ± 4.8 and 21.7 ± 3.9 min, respectively. Incision infection occurred in 7 patients (0.87%), and Male Complicated Inguinal Hernia (MCIH) was observed in 2 patients (0.23%). Notably, there were no occurrences of iatrogenic cryptorchidism, testicular atrophy, or recurrence (0%) during the follow-up period. In conclusion, our novel modification shows a notable reduction in postoperative recurrence rates and alleviates the impact of the procedure on the positioning of the testis or uterus. This modified technique is both safe and valuable, thus warranting broader adoption and promotion.
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