One-sided plastic
The hernial sac is reduced and isolated from the spermatic cord, anatomical landmarks (vessels, vas deferens) are visualized under magnification, and a 10x15 cm mesh covers the medial, lateral and femoral fossa with a margin - this way all potential hernial points are closed. During the operation, the opposite side is also examined: a hidden hernia occurs in 10–15% and, if detected, simultaneous repair is discussed. Pain after surgery is minimal (pain relief lasts 1–2 days), chronic groin pain is much less common than after the open technique.
Indications
- an inguinal hernia of any size is a planned operation (hernias cannot be cured without surgery and threaten strangulation);
- bilateral hernias - simultaneous repair on both sides during one anesthesia;
- relapse after open surgery - laparoscopic access using a “fresh” method;
- combination with other laparoscopic operations.
TAPP and TEP techniques
During laparoscopic hernioplasty, a mesh implant is installed from the inside on the posterior wall of the inguinal canal, immediately closing all weak areas (oblique, direct, femoral hernia): TAPP - through the abdominal cavity with suturing of the peritoneum over the mesh, TEP - preperitoneal without entering the abdomen. The 10x15 cm mesh is fixed hermetically, grows in and creates a strong frame; relapses - 1–2%. Advantages over open repair: less chronic pain (nerves do not get into the suture), quick return to activity, cosmetic benefits, ability to close both sides through the same punctures. The cost of the mesh implant is included in the price list.
Benefits of laparoscopy
Laparoscopic access is the standard of modern abdominal surgery: instead of a 10–20 cm incision, 3–4 punctures are left, the pain after surgery is much less, the patient gets up on the day of surgery and is discharged after 1–2 days, the risk of wound infection, hernias in the scar and adhesions is several times lower, and the enlargement of the camera allows you to operate more accurately. In the clinics below, operations are performed by surgeons with extensive laparoscopic experience; hospital (SKD) is included in the price according to the price list.
