BACKGROUND: Massive incarcerated scrotal hernias are usually managed by an open method. Some experienced surgeons have successfully attempted laparoscopic management of such cases. Total extraperitoneal repair (TEP) is the laparoscopic technique of choice for the repair of groin hernia. Many authors have suggested that transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) is the preferred approach to these hernias. The purpose of this study is to show our results of TEP repair of giant scrotal hernias. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In the present study a total of 21 (20 patients) out of 291 groin hernias (185 patients) were included and evaluated prospectively. TEP was successful in 14 (66.6%) with a conversion to TAPP in 4 (19.04%) and open procedure in 3 (14.28%) cases, respectively. Postoperative complications included scrotal hematoma in 5 (25%), spermatic cord edema in 6 (30%), and seroma in 14 (70%) patients. There was no recurrence of hernia noticed during mean follow-up of 36 months (range, 22-51). CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic TEP repair was successful with excellent outcome in the management of massive incarcerated groin hernia in the hands of an experienced laparoscopic surgeon.
BACKGROUND: Massive incarcerated scrotal hernias are usually managed by an open method. Some experienced surgeons have successfully attempted laparoscopic management of such cases. Total extraperitoneal repair (TEP) is the laparoscopic technique of choice for the repair of groin hernia. Many authors have suggested that transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) is the preferred approach to these hernias. The purpose of this study is to show our results of TEP repair of giant scrotal hernias. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In the present study a total of 21 (20 patients) out of 291 groin hernias (185 patients) were included and evaluated prospectively. TEP was successful in 14 (66.6%) with a conversion to TAPP in 4 (19.04%) and open procedure in 3 (14.28%) cases, respectively. Postoperative complications included scrotal hematoma in 5 (25%), spermatic cord edema in 6 (30%), and seroma in 14 (70%) patients. There was no recurrence of hernia noticed during mean follow-up of 36 months (range, 22-51). CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic TEP repair was successful with excellent outcome in the management of massive incarcerated groin hernia in the hands of an experienced laparoscopic surgeon.