ArticleSurgical endoscopy2025
Recurrence and complications after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair using a self-adherent mesh: a patient-reported follow-up study.
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- Surgeon task load, ergonomics, and clinical outcomes in laparoscopic versus robotic-assisted inguinal hernia repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Hydrodissection in transabdominal preperitoneal repair for indirect inguinal hernia: A randomized controlled trial.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Trial
- Inhalant exposure and outcomes after inguinal hernia repair: cigarette, cannabis, and vaping effects by surgical approach.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Article
- Clinical outcomes of open versus laparoscopic inguinal hernia mesh repair in Palestine: a multicenter retrospective cohort study.BMC surgery · 2026Article
- Does Inguinal TAPP Repair Increase the Rate of Midline Supraumbilical Trocar Site Hernia?-A Single-Center Retrospective Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Inguinal Hernia Recurrence in Adults in Romania: A Five-Year Nationwide Analysis of Surgical Practice and Health System Disparities.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
- Structured rehabilitation after uncomplicated laparoscopic inguinal hernioplasty: enhancing recovery and quality of life.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Article
- Do pelvic dimensions predict recurrence in inguinal hernia? A matched case-control analysis.BMC surgery · 2026Article
- Open versus laparoscopic techniques for incisional hernia repair: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences · 2025Review
- Modern Perspectives on Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Narrative Review on Surgical Techniques, Mesh Selection and Fixation Strategies.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundRecurrence and postoperative pain are major concerns after laparoscopic surgery for inguinal hernia. Follow-up on all patients is difficult and time consuming for both the hospital and the patient. We conducted a patient-reported follow-up study to estimate the rate of recurrence and postoperative pain in our department.
methodPatients undergoing the TAPP (TransAbdominal PrePeritoneal) procedure with a self-adherent mesh at Copenhagen University Hospital - North Zealand from 2016 to 2019 received an online survey about signs of recurrence, postoperative pain, and complications. Patients reporting signs of recurrence or pain were contacted and invited for a clinical examination if relevant. Forty-five randomly selected patients who did not report any symptoms of recurrence or pain were contacted by phone for validation.
results871 patients received a questionnaire, and 546 responded, leaving a response rate of 62.7%. Median follow-up time was 34 months (IQR 23-47). The self-reported recurrence rate was 8.1% (95% CI: 6.0-11.0%). On examination, recurrence was diagnosed in 2.4% (95% CI: 1.4-4.1%) of the patients. When including the patients with self-reported recurrence who did not accept the offer of clinical examination, the recurrence rate was 3.8% (95% CI: 2.5-5.8%). Four patients (0.7%, 95% CI: 0.2-2.0%) underwent herniotomy for recurrence. The rate of chronic postoperative pain impairing daily activity was 0.5%.
conclusionWe found an acceptable low rate of recurrence and postoperative pain compared to other studies. The patient-reported recurrence rate was significantly higher than the clinical recurrence rate after the examination, indicating that patient-reported recurrence seems to overestimate true recurrence after TAPP.
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