Vinh International Hospital: Successful application of endoscopic technique and mesh placement to treat inguinal hernia

Advantages of laparoscopic technique and mesh placement for inguinal hernia treatment

Inguinal hernia is a condition in which some organs in the abdominal cavity move out of their normal position and pass through the inguinal canal.or a weakness of the abdominal wall in the groin area, above the inguinal ligament, under the skin or down into the scrotum.

The disease can occur at any age and is more common in men than in women. IncidenceThe disease increases with age, at age 75 it is 50%.

Doctors perform laparoscopic surgery to treat inguinal hernia by placing artificial mesh. Photo: Kim Chung.

Surgery is the only treatment for inguinal hernias. There are several other open surgical options.each other with techniques such as: Using autologous tissue to cover the defect of the inguinal wall; Placingartificial graft; Or Desarda creates an autologous graft to fill in the weak spot of the tube wallgroin

In general, open surgery is still widely used today. However, laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery has completely overcome the disadvantages of traditional open surgery.

Image of artificial mesh bag placement for patient. Photo: Kim Chung

Laparoscopic surgery to treat inguinal hernia by placing artificial mesh in front of the peritoneum and sealing it.hernia, firmly reinforce the abdominal wall. This method is applied and performedeffective by highly trained specialists.

With this advancement, laparoscopic surgeryTreatment endoscopy is applied at some major hospitals in Vietnam, including Vinh International Hospital.

Compared with the previous open surgery method, the endoscopic mesh placement technique has the following advantages:

Safety in surgery

Patients experience less pain, recover quickly after surgery and return to daily activities soon.

Low recurrence rate

Small incision, ensuring aesthetics

Shorten surgery and hospital stay.

Low risk of infection.

Routinely performed at Vinh International Hospital

Patient HVT, 75 years old, in Chau Dinh, Quy Hop, Nghe An was hospitalized in a state of pain andA bulging mass appeared in the groin area (P).

After being examined and performed by a doctorParaclinical indications, the doctor determined that Mr. T had a right inguinal hernia. The right inguinal canal had an imageThe intestinal loop was 34x14mm in size and was indicated for laparoscopic surgery to place a mesh implant.created through the preperitoneal route.

Laparoscopic mesh surgery is routinely performed at the International Hospital.Vinh. Photo: Kim Chung.

The surgery was performed by Dr. Tran Viet Hung - Department of Surgery, Vinh International Hospital and other surgeons.The patient is given general anesthesia and an incision is made in the abdomen to place the needle.trocars (one 10mm trocar and two 5mm trocars).

The preperitoneal space is inflated with CO2 gas to createcavity where the surgeon can perform operations in the abdominal cavity. The surgeon operateshernia repair and placement of mesh to reinforce the abdominal wall. The surgery was successful after only50 minutes.

After surgery, the patient is completely awake, can walk and do normal activities and candischarged after 4 days.

Image of patient's surgical incision after surgery. Photo: Kim Chung.

Inguinal hernia is not dangerous, however, if not treated promptly it can lead to complications.dangerous complications, life-threatening such as: strangulated hernia causing intestinal necrosis. Therefore, immediatelyWhen there are suspicious signs, the patient needs to immediately go to a reputable medical facility with a specialist doctor.supported for examination and treatment.

Currently, laparoscopic mesh surgery is routinely performed at the International Hospital.Vinh, affirming the hospital's investment in professional development and advanced techniques to support the best treatment for patients./.