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Inguinal herniorrhaphy is one of the most common operations in general surgery wards worldwide. Tension free techniques with mesh implantation (among Lichtenstein most common) reduced recurrence rate to less than 1 %. Chronic pain comprising up to 40% of operated patients still remains a clinical problem. Laparoscopic (endoscopic) techniques avoid extensive preparation in the groin, what is more hernia mesh is placed in avascular space of Borgios which contribute to reduction in chronic pain level. Apart from mentioned advantages laparoscopy (endoscopy) have drawbacks as well, among which high cost and long learning curve has to be taken into account. Currently many authors are keen on preperitoneal non laparoscopic minimal incision hernioplasty which result in few recently published operation techniques. In the article we present new hernioplasty methods and discuss them. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Inguinal herniorrhaphy is one of the most common operations in general surgery wards worldwide. Tension free techniques with mesh implantation (among Lichtenstein most common) reduced recurrence rate to less than 1%. Chronic pain comprising up to 40% of operated patients still remains a clinical problem. Laparoscopic (endoscopic) techniques avoid extensive preparation in the groin, what is more hernia mesh is placed in avascular space of Borgios which contribute to reduction in chronic pain level. Apart from mentioned advantages laparoscopy (endoscopy) have drawbacks as well, among which high cost and long learning curve has to be taken into account. Currently many authors are keen on preperitoneal non laparoscopic minimal incision hernioplasty which result in few recently published operation techniques. In the article we present new hernioplasty methods and discuss them. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Kugel hernia repair is classically carried out through the posterior approach; in this study we investigated the effectiveness and invasiveness of a Modified Kugel (Bard-Davol Inc., RI, USA) hernia repair procedure carried out through an anterior approach. A prospective series covering a 2-year period, including 122 patients (142 hernias) were carried out using the anterior approach. Patient comfort, complications and recurrence were evaluated. A total of 142 inguinal hernias were repaired, median age was 67 years, the mean operation time was 51 ± 23 min and the average incision was 4.5 cm. There was one case recurrence 5 months after repair. Other complications were few and not severe, only slight groin discomfort was observed in two patients during follow up. This Modified Kugel hernia through anterior approach is effective, mini-invasive and easy to learn with fewer complications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The incidence of chronic pain after Kugel herniorrhaphy is not well documented, since it was not used as a primary outcome measure in studies reporting on the Kugel technique. The aim of the present study was to report on the incidence and severity of chronic pain 1 year after Kugel herniorrhaphy and to identify the risk factors associated with the development of chronic pain. The study population comprised all patients in our teaching hospital who underwent a Kugel inguinal hernia repair between January 2002 and June 2005. Postoperative complications, analgesia consumption and postoperative functional impairment were recorded during an outpatient clinic after 4–6 weeks. Chronic pain and cutaneous sensory changes were followed-up by means of a telephone questionnaire 1 year after surgery. After 1 year, 57 (15.1%) of 377 patients complained of mild to moderate pain. The incidence of mild and moderate chronic pain was 14.3 and 0.8%, respectively. None of the patients had severe chronic pain. Only one patient reported numbness in the groin area. Age and immediate postoperative pain were significant risk factors associated with chronic pain after Kugel inguinal herniorrhaphy. Although the difference was not significant, female patients seemed to be more prone to develop chronic pain. The Kugel inguinal hernia repair is associated with a low rate of postoperative chronic pain. The minimally invasive preperitoneal approach of the Kugel technique probably causes less nerve damage and subsequent neuropathic pain. Chronic pain seems to be more common in young female patients with immediate postoperative pain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

: BackgroundThe efficacy of preperitoneal herniorrhaphy is controversial in the surgical literature. The development of totally extraperitoneal video-assisted hernioplasty has stimulated further interest in long-term results of open techniques. Some of the main advantages of the two most extended preperitoneal open approaches (Stoppa and Nyhus operations) are combined in the author’s technique described here.: MethodsBetween March 1995 and June 1998, 180 consecutive patients with a total of 202 inguinocrural hernias were treated by an open sutureless preperitoneal repair, using a lateral approach, with placement of a 12 × 10 cm polypropylene mesh.: ResultsMean operating time was 48 minutes. Overall morbidity rate was 7%. Mean hospital length of stay was 2.16 days. After an average follow up of 3.5 years, the overall recurrence rate was 0.57%.: ConclusionsM-shaped preperitoneal hernioplasty is a single, safe, and easy repair for inguinocrural hernias, regardless of the type of hernia or the concomitant clinicopathological features of the patient. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Background: Simultaneous repair of bilateral inguinal hernia remains controversial. Methods: Seventy-two consecutive patients underwent a preperitoneal prosthetic repair of bilateral groin hernia; 25 via laparoscopy. ASA classification, Nyhus type, hospitalization, convalescence time, and cost were examined. Mean follow-up was 36 and 12 months for the conventional and laparoscopic group respectively. Results: Sixty-nine patients were available for long-term follow-up. Average hospital stay, recurrence rate, perioperative urinary retention, transient thigh neuralgia, and return to normal activities were 48 hours, 5%, 9%, 6%, and 22 days as compared to 4 hours, 6%, 20%, 12%, and 9 days for the conventional and laparoscopic group respectively. The cost for laparoscopic repair was $500 greater. Conclusions: The preperitoneal approach to repair of bilateral hernias demonstrates an acceptable recurrence rate with low long-term morbidity. Experience with conventional preperitoneal technique greatly facilitates transition to laparoscopic repair. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]