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Influence of Type of Mesh Fixation in Endoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal Hernia Repair (TEP) on Long-term Quality of Life

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Introduction

Laparoscopic total extraperitoneal mesh repair (TEP) of inguinal hernia has become well accepted with low recurrence and high patient satisfaction rates. However, inguinal pain has also been reported. Source of this pain has been suggested to be the fixation method, especially the use of tacks. Introduction of fibrin glue and absorbable tacks were suggested to lower chronic pain and inguinal discomfort rates. This study analyses the different methods of fixation.

Patients and Methods

201 patients were analysed. Primary end-points were patients’ satisfaction, health-related quality of life, and specific inguinal conditions (e.g. pulling, swelling, troubles at coughing). Secondary endpoints were duration of operation, length of hospital stay, and material costs.

Results

Fibrin glue was used in 101 patients and tacks in 100 patients, in 21 of those absorbable tacks. Patients were fully satisfied with the results in more than 90%, irrespective of the fixation method. Health-related quality of life along the SF-12® questionnaire attested no differences. Inguinal pulling occurred significantly more often after fibrin glue (25.7 %) than after tack fixation (11 %; p = 0.026), whereas no differences in the other specific inguinal sensations occurred.

Conclusion

Mesh fixation in TEP can be performed either by tacks or by fibrin glue with similar long-term results concerning satisfaction, health-related quality of life, and pain. No advantage of fibrin glue could be found, in fact, a higher percentage of patients had inguinal pulling and burning sensations after the use of fibrin glue. The use of absorbable tacks showed no advantage.

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The authors are indebted to Prof. Dr. C. Weiss from the Department of Biostatistics at the University Hospital Mannheim, Faculty of Medicine Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Germany for statistical support.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Spital Limmattal, Urdorferstrasse 100, Schlieren, CH-8952, Zurich, Switzerland

    K. Horisberger, M. K. Jung, U. Zingg & O. Schöb

  2. Department of Surgery, University Hospital Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

    M. K. Jung

  3. Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, Klinik Hirslanden Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

    O. Schöb

  4. Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Mannheim, Faculty of the University of Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1–3, 68167, Mannheim, Germany

    K. Horisberger

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Horisberger, K., Jung, M.K., Zingg, U. et al. Influence of Type of Mesh Fixation in Endoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal Hernia Repair (TEP) on Long-term Quality of Life. World J Surg 37, 1249–1257 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-013-1974-0

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