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. 2009 Oct-Dec;13(4):597-600.
doi: 10.4293/108680809X12589999537995. Epub 2009 Dec 29.

Laparoscopic total extraperitoneal repair in femoral hernia without fixation of the mesh

Pankaj Garg  1 , Mohamed Ismail
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Laparoscopic total extraperitoneal repair in femoral hernia without fixation of the mesh

Pankaj Garg et al. JSLS. 2009 Oct-Dec.

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.

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