Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in bladder exstrophy, a new modified solution to an old problem: A cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Open inguinal hernia repair in children with bladder exstrophy is challenging and associated with a high recurrence rate (15%-22%). We report our initial experience with laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernias in five children with repaired bladder exstrophy. This study is the third describing inguinal hernia repair in bladder exstrophy patients using the laparoscopic approach. In this study, we report a different laparoscopic technique.

Methods

This retrospective study was performed on data regarding laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair collected over one year (July 2019-2020). We carried out the laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, closing the internal inguinal ring using a non-resorbable sliding knot suture and incorporating the transversalis fascia for reinforceme

SUBMITTER: Taher H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9157442 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature