Laparoscopic triple neurectomy as a treatment for chronic postoperative inguinal pain: a case report

Antonio de Jesus Rodriguez Castillo; Carlos Alberto Peña Muñoz; Jose Angel Ibarra Juarez; Jesús Guillermo Verástegui Diaz

doi:10.18203/2349-2902.isj20252290

Authors

Antonio de Jesus Rodriguez Castillo Department of General Surgery, Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad Dr. Ignacio Morones Prieto, San Luis Potosí, México https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7817-5495
Carlos Alberto Peña Muñoz Department of General Surgery, Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad Dr. Ignacio Morones Prieto, San Luis Potosí, México
Jose Angel Ibarra Juarez Department of General Surgery, Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad Dr. Ignacio Morones Prieto, San Luis Potosí, México
Jesús Guillermo Verástegui Diaz Department of General Surgery, Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad Dr. Ignacio Morones Prieto, San Luis Potosí, México

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20252290

Keywords:

Chronic postoperative inguinal pain, Hernia repair complications, Laparoscopic neurectomy, Neuropathic pain, Triple neurectomy

Abstract

Chronic postoperative inguinal pain is a potential complication following lower abdominal wall surgeries, particularly hernia repairs. When the pain is neuropathic and refractory to conservative treatment, surgical neurectomy may offer definitive relief. We report the case of a 56-years-old woman with severe right inguinal pain persisting six years after open inguinal hernia repair. The pain was burning in nature, radiated to the pubic region and significantly limited her daily activities. Clinical examination and dermatomal mapping confirmed involvement of the iliohypogastric, ilioinguinal and genitofemoral nerves. After conservative therapy failed, a laparoscopic triple neurectomy was performed through a transabdominal approach. Postoperative recovery was favorable, with progressive symptom relief and complete pain resolution (VAS 0/10) at two months. Laparoscopic triple neurectomy can be an effective and minimally invasive option for patients with chronic neuropathic inguinal pain unresponsive to medical management. Accurate diagnosis and patient selection are key to achieving optimal outcomes.

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