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Observational studySurgical endoscopy2020

Laparoscopic bilateral groin hernia repair with one large self-fixating mesh: prospective observational study with patient-reported outcome of urological symptoms and EuraHS-QoL scores.

Filip Muysoms, Maxime Dewulf, Iris Kyle-Leinhase, Rita Baumgartner, Filip Ameye, Barbara Defoort, Pieter Pletinckx

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Observational study in Surgical endoscopy, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT02525666 (Evaluation of Bilateral Laparoscopic Repair of Groin Hernias With One Large Self-fixating Mesh), which is not on this map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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4citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
0.7field-weighted citation impact, top 29% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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NCT02525666 completednot on this map

Evaluation of Bilateral Laparoscopic Repair of Groin Hernias With One Large Self-fixating Mesh (ProGripTM) in a Prospective Cohort Study

TypeobservationalSponsorAlgemeen Ziekenhuis Maria MiddelaresRan2015 to 2018Enrolled100ConditionsHernia, Recurrence, Quality of Life
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

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  3. History of the Creation of Self-Gripping Mesh.Journal of abdominal wall surgery : JAWS · 2023
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Filip MuysomsDepartment of Surgery, Maria Middelares, Buitenring Sint-Denijs 30, 9000, Ghent, Belgium. filip.muysoms@azmmsj.be.
Maxime DewulfDepartment of Surgery, Maria Middelares, Buitenring Sint-Denijs 30, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.
Iris Kyle-LeinhaseDepartment of Surgery, Maria Middelares, Buitenring Sint-Denijs 30, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.
Rita BaumgartnerDepartment of Surgery, Maria Middelares, Buitenring Sint-Denijs 30, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.
Filip AmeyeDepartment of Urology, Maria Middelares, Ghent, Belgium.
Barbara DefoortDepartment of Surgery, Maria Middelares, Buitenring Sint-Denijs 30, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.
Pieter PletinckxDepartment of Surgery, Maria Middelares, Buitenring Sint-Denijs 30, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.
AZ Maria Middelares · BE

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLaparoscopic bilateral inguinal hernia repair may be completed with one large self-fixating mesh crossing the midline. No studies have investigated in detail whether preperitoneal mesh placement induces temporary or more lasting urinary symptoms.

methodsUrinary and hernia-related symptoms were evaluated preoperatively and postoperatively at 1, 3 and 12 months using the ICIQ-MLUTS questionnaire and EuraHS-QoL score in patients undergoing bilateral inguinal hernia repair.

resultsOne hundred patients were included. Voiding symptoms and bother scores were unchanged at 1 or 3 months, but there was significant improvement at 12 months compared with preoperative findings (symptoms P < 0.001; bother score P < 0.01). Incontinence symptoms improved at 1 month (P < 0.05) but not at 3 or 12 months, with a bother score significantly improved at 1 month (P < 0.01) and 12 months (P < 0.01). Diurnal and nocturnal frequency did not change significantly postoperatively, but 12 months nocturnal bother score was decreased (P < 0.05). EuraHS-QoL scores showed statistical significant improvement in all three domains for all measurements at the different follow-up moments compared to previous measurements. Postoperative symptoms were improved at 12 months, compared with preoperative pain scores (- 6.1), restriction of activity (- 10.1) and cosmetic scores (- 4.7) These findings were statistically significant (P < 0.001). At 12 months, there were no patients with severe discomfort (score ≥ 5) for any of the three domains. No recurrences were diagnosed with 95% clinical follow-up at 12 months.

conclusionLaparoscopic bilateral groin hernia repair with one large preperitoneal self-fixating mesh did not cause new urinary symptoms and demonstrated significant improvement in voiding symptoms at 12 months. Incontinence and nocturnal bother score were significantly improved. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRY IDENTIFIER: Clinical.Trials.gov: NCT02525666.

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LaparoscopySurgical MeshFemaleHernia, InguinalHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient Reported Outcome MeasuresProspective StudiesQuality of LifeUrinary IncontinenceEuraHS-QoL scoreGroin herniaICIQ-MLUTSInguinal herniaLaparoscopic surgeryQuality of LifeSelf-fixating meshUrinary symptoms

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