Laparoscopic Total Extraperitoneal Repair in Femoral Hernia Without Fixation of the Mesh

Publisher： Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

ISSN： 1086-8089

Source： JSLS, Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Vol.13, Iss.4, 2009-10, pp. : 597-600

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Abstract

Background and Objectives: We report on laparoscopic total extraperitoneal repair without fixation of mesh for femoral hernia in 6 patients.Methods: During a 3-year period, laparoscopic total extraperitoneal repair of femoral hernia was performed without mesh fixation in 6 patients. The recurrence rate, pain scores, hospital stay, and other morbidity parameters were noted. Pain scores were 1=no pain, 2=mild pain, 3=moderate pain, 4=severe pain, and 5=intolerable pain.Results: All 6 patients were females and had unilateral hernias. Mean age was 33.8±18.6 years, and follow-up ranged from 12 months to 36 months. Four patients were operated on while under spinal anesthesia, and 2 patients were operated on while under general anesthesia. Mean operating time was 29.2±10.7 minutes. The mean pain scores 24 hours and the first week after operation were, respectively, 2.33±0.52 and 1.33±0.52. Mean hospital stay was 1.17±0.41 days, and mean days to resumption of normal activities were 8.5±2.1 days. No patient had urinary retention or seroma formation in the postoperative period. At follow-up, no hernia had recurred.Conclusions: Laparoscopic femoral hernia repair without fixing the mesh is safe, feasible, and associated with minimal morbidity and recurrence rates.