Testicular Vascular Evaluation in Patients Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal HerniaTesticular DiseasesPatients scheduled to undergo laparoscopic preperitoneal or open inguinal hernia repair will be evaluated by means of scrotal/testicular ecocolordoppler ultrasound investigation before and after surgery in order to rule out the potential impact of the surgical procedure on testicular arterial and venous blood flow
Portuguese Inguinal Hernia Cohort (PINE) Study
Inguinal HerniaChronic PainProspective national cohort study of patients submitted to elective inguinal hernia repair. The primary outcome is the prevalence of chronic postoperative inguinal pain, according to the EuraHS QoL questionnaire at 3 months postoperatively. The study will be delivered in all Portuguese regions through a collaborative research network. Four 2-week inclusion periods will be open for recruitment. A site-specific questionnaire will capture procedure volume and logistical facilities for hernia surgery.
When and Why Desarda Repair
Inguinal HerniaOne of the most significant subjects studied in abdominal wall surgery is inguinal hernia. Its management is very codified. The main factors evaluating efficient hernia surgery are not only the rate of complications (recurrence and groin pain essentially) but also cost and time to return to normal activities. Desarda technique is a non-mesh technique described first in 2001. This surgical technique uses a flap of external oblique aponeurosis in place of a mesh. Its singularity remains its low cost, no use of mesh, and less extensive dissection Mesh repair has its own limitations; it is unphysiological as mesh is used. Chronic inguinal pain, seroma formation, foreign body sensation, risk of mesh infection are common complications and not recommended in strangulated hernias and extra cost involved by the mesh itself. It involves use of undetached strip of external oblique aponeurosis to strengthen the posterior wall of the inguinal canal which is based on the physiological principles. This is a physiological repair and is tension free, can be used in strangulated hernia. Recurrence and complication rates equal to or less than Lichtenstein's repair. It's a simple procedure, early ambulation and less time of hospital stay, low cost for the patient as mesh is not used and most importantly no question of mesh related complications such as mesh rejection, infection, migration and foreign body sensation and chronic groin pain which is comparatively low in this procedure.
Inguinal Hernia and Arterial Disease
Inguinal HerniaArterial DiseaseInguinal hernias are associated with problems related to the venous system by the linking to extracellular matrix alterations (ECM). On the other hand, arterial diseases (arterial aneurysms, carotid, stenosis, peripheral artery disease) are widespread in the general population and may share others pathological pathways related to ECM impairment. Aim to this study is to evaluate the prevalence of arterial diseases in patients with inguinal hernia.
Can Ideal Mesh Size be Standardized in Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal HerniaTwo hundred consecutive unilateral inguinal hernia patients will be included in the study. Patients will be recorded by measuring the distance between the pubic tubercle and the deep inguinal ring, the distance between the inguinal ligament and the internal oblique aponeurosis, the distance between the deep and superficial inguinal ring diameters and their anterior superior iliac spine. The contribution of these measures to the determination of the ideal mesh size will be analyzed.
Anxiety and Chronic Postsurgical Pain Following Ambulatory Surgery in Children
Ambulatory SurgeryChildren4 moreProspective, monocentric, observationnal study. The primary objective of this study is to identify if presurgical child or/and parental anxiety is predictive of chronic postsurgical pain in abdominal or urologic ambulatory surgery.
Evidence of Myogenic Growth Factors in 3D Dynamic Inguinal Hernia Scaffold ProFlor
Inguinal HerniaThe study utilizes the same tissue specimens gathered for previous investigations and removed from 15 patients already operated for inguinal hernia, who for different reasons needed additional surgery in the previously operated groin.
Mesh Fixation With a Synthetic Glue in Primary Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal HerniaProspective observational study with mesh fixation using FDA approved synthetic glue,glubran 2 and standard mesh fixation with stiches in primary inguinal hernia repair surgery. The investigators aim is to recruit 150 patients for the study. The outcomes The investigators would like to determine are : postoperative pain,recurrences and complication rates such as seromas.
Incarceration Risk Factors in Inguinal Hernia.
Incarcerated Inguinal HerniaStrangulated Inguinal Hernia1 moreIt is known that strangulation or necrosis of the intestine within the hernia sac of inguinal hernia increases mortality and morbidity in patients. However, the risks of incarceration in hernias have not been fully revealed.To better understand the factors associated with incarceration in inguinal hernia, the investigators will examine patients who will apply to our clinic for inguinal hernia and undergo elective and emergency inguinal hernia surgery.