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Case Reports
. 2020:76:549-551.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.10.063. Epub 2020 Oct 20.

Review with video of a laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair for giant inguinoscrotal hernia

Riccardo Caruso  1 , Emilio Vicente  2 , Yolanda Quijano  3 , Angelo D'Ovidio  4 , Benedetto Ielpo  5 , Valentina Ferri  6
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Case Reports

Review with video of a laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair for giant inguinoscrotal hernia

Riccardo Caruso et al. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2020.

Abstract

Background: Giant inguinoscrotal (GIS) hernias are rarely encountered in clinical settings and are often associated with mental neglect for many years. This type of hernia is defined as "giant" if it descends below the mid-point of the inner thigh of a patient in an upright position. The laparoscopic repair approach of a GIS hernia is technically challenging. It has been claimed that laparoscopic surgery has several advantages over the open surgical approach, with less pain and an earlier recovery. The aim of this video is to evaluate the efficacy of TAPP (laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal) in order to treat a GIS hernia.

Case presentation: A 65-year-old male without a relevant past medical history was admitted to the emergency service with abdominal pain, belching and nausea. He denied any other symptoms, and no previous surgical operations were recorded. Physical examination showed a large mass in the left scrotum below the mid-point of the inner thigh of the patient in an upright position. A CT scan confirmed the diagnosis of a GIS. A laparoscopic TAPP procedure was decided upon as the best course of treatment.

Results: The patient underwent a successful repair procedure. The operation time was 150 min. No intraoperative blood transfusion was necessary. The patient's diet was resumed on the first day post surgery, and the postoperative hospital stay was three days.

Conclusions: Laparoscopic TAPP repair is a safe and feasible method for surgically managing GIS hernias.

Keywords: Case report; Inguinoscrotal hernia; Laparoscopic surgery; Minimally invasive surgery.

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