Laparoscopy in Complicated Groin Hernia

B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences22 enrolled

Overview

This study assessed the outcomes of laparoscopic repair in complicated groin hernia. Laparoscopic approach in cases of complicated groin hernia can achieve desirable patient outcomes without major complications, provided good patient selection and expertise. This study provides an insight to the outcomes from the procedure in low resource setting of Nepal.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Inguinal Hernia

Interventions

laparoscopic repairPROCEDURE

All patients of cohort underwent laparoscopic repair.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with age greater than 18 years with diagnosis of complicated groin hernia Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with features of peritonitis, history of previous abdominal surgery and those unfit for general anesthesia

Locations (1)

BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

Dharān, Koshi, Nepal

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

intraoperative complications

1\. Bleeding (epigastric / testicular vessels) 2. Bowel injury 3. Peritoneal tear

Time frame: during surgical procedure

Postoperative complications

1\. Seroma 2.Urinary Retention 3. Wound infection

Time frame: upto 6 months post operatively

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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