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Outcomes of laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair in the elderly population: a retrospective cohort study

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Hernia repair is a common procedure, especially among the elderly. In the face of rising life expectancy, adequate hernia management in older adults is crucial. Laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal patch plasty (TAPP) for hernia repair is minimally invasive, but poses challenges in the elderly due to a larger number of comorbidities. AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of TAPP hernia repair in patients aged 70 years and older. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Our retrospective study reviewed data of patients who underwent elective unilateral TAPP repair for primary inguinal hernia between September 2021 and December 2023. The patients were divided by age: 70 and older (cases) and younger than 70 (controls). Primary outcomes included recurrence rate, surgical site infections (SSIs), operative time, and hospital stay. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and inferential tests. RESULTS: = 0.14). CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic TAPP hernia repair is a safe and effective procedure in the elderly and its outcomes are comparable to those recorded in younger patients. Further studies are needed to validate these results.

Source: Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques

DOI: 10.20452/wiitm.2024.17899

Authors: Dawid Golik, Krzysztof Jędras, Przemysław Sroczyński, Grzegorz Dobkowski, Michał R. Janik

Institutions: Wojskowy Instytut Medycyny Lotniczej, Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Language: English

Topic: Hernia repair and management

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,480