2023, Volume 16, Issue 6, pp 948 – 952

Anatomical peculiarities of dissection in the transabdominal preperitoneal procedure for inguinal hernias

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Corresponding Author: Victor Dumitrescu 4th Surgery Department, University Emergency Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania Email: victor.dumitrescu@umfcd.ro

Daniel Ovidiu Costea Faculty of Medicine, Ovidius University, Constanta, Romania Email: daniel.costea@365univ-ovid.ro

These authors have contributed equally as first co-authors

Abstract

Inguinal hernia, a common surgical pathology, has substantial medical, social, and economic implications. Over time, various repair techniques have been explored to optimize outcomes, considering multiple postoperative factors beyond recurrence risk. This article aims to define anatomical and technical aspects impacting the immediate and late postoperative evolution of patients with inguinal hernia. Precise knowledge of anatomical structures and standardized surgical gestures result in the reduction of intraoperative and postoperative complications. Throughout history, the alloplastic procedure has demonstrated superiority over the anatomical approach, reinforcing the potential for ongoing advancements. Correct performance according to well-defined principles improves patients’ quality of life after inguinal hernia surgery. These principles encompass the exact knowledge of anatomy, dissection steps, dissection limits, the sequence of dissection, and the prosthetic materials used. We describe our approach, with the laparoscopic method representing over 90% of cases at our clinic, indicating the shift towards minimally invasive techniques and emphasizing adherence to rigorous principles to achieve low perioperative complications.

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PMC ID: 10478660
PubMed ID: 37675161
DOI: 10.25122/jml-2023-0235

Article Publishing Date (print): 6 2023
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ISSN Printing: 1844-122X
ISSN Online: 1844-3117
Journal Title: Journal of Medicine and Life

Copyright License: Open Access

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