Erschienen in:
01.02.2014
Mesh fixation in TAPP laparoscopic hernia repair: introduction of a new method in a prospective randomized trial
verfasst von:
Behrooz Kleidari, Mohsen Mahmoudieh, Mohammad Yaribakht, Zhila Homaei
Erschienen in:
Surgical Endoscopy
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Ausgabe 2/2014
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Abstract
Background
Mesh fixation is a critical step in TAPP laparoscopic hernia repair because tackers used for this purpose are associated with possible neuralgia.
Methods
For the present study, 70 patients referred with unilateral inguinal or femoral hernia were divided in two groups for hernia repair. In first group mesh was fixed with titanium tacker. In the second group mesh was fixed with a single suture of Vicryl.
Results
Patients in the Vicryl group experienced less postoperative pain and analgesic consumption. Six month follow-up demonstrated no hernia recurrence either.
Conclusions
According to results, use of Vicryl suture instead of a titanium tacker is beneficial owing to reduced pain, less analgesic consumption, and lower cost.