A Novel Technique for Inguinal Hernia Repair in Patients With Nonmalignant Ascites.

Claire Dalby, Sinead L Brenner, Ahmed M Sharata, Nicolette M Winder, Paul C Kuo

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Claire DalbySurgery, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA.

Sinead L BrennerSurgery, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA.

Ahmed M SharataSurgery, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA.

Nicolette M WinderSurgery, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA.

Paul C KuoSurgery, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA.

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introductionWe report a novel approach to open inguinal hernia repair in patients with known ascites in which the cord, hernia sac, and attached testicle on the affected side are repositioned into the retroperitoneum through the inguinal ring. By avoiding invasion of the peritoneum and limiting dissection of the sac off the spermatic cord, the risk of ascites leak and testicular ischemia is theoretically decreased. METHODOLOGY: This is a retrospective case series report. Medical records of patients with ascites (

resultsThis surgical technique was performed on seven patients with inguinal hernias, all of whom had known ascites. Of these seven patients, none experienced postoperative inguinal hernia recurrence or ascitic leakage. However, three developed scrotal hematomas, and one experienced scrotal edema and postoperative constipation.

conclusionsThis technique may help reduce the risk of recurrence and ascitic leakage in this specific patient population.

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ascitesinguinal herniaopen inguinal hernia repairpostoperative outcomessurgical technique

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PMID39781158

DOI10.7759/cureus.75401

PMCPMC11710850

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