Study of testicular perfusion after Lichtenstein hernioplasty in uncomplicated inguinal hernia

Prabhu Nath; Subhajeet Dey; Tanweer Karim; Atul Jain; Vivek Kumar Katiyar; Gaurav Patel

doi:10.18203/2349-2902.isj20180839

Authors

Prabhu Nath Department of Surgery, ESI PGIMSR and Model Hospital, Basaidarapur, New Delhi, India
Subhajeet Dey Department of Surgery, ESI PGIMSR and Model Hospital, Basaidarapur, New Delhi, India
Tanweer Karim Department of Surgery, ESI PGIMSR and Model Hospital, Basaidarapur, New Delhi, India
Atul Jain Department of Surgery, ESI PGIMSR and Model Hospital, Basaidarapur, New Delhi, India
Vivek Kumar Katiyar Department of Surgery, ESI PGIMSR and Model Hospital, Basaidarapur, New Delhi, India
Gaurav Patel Department of Surgery, ESI PGIMSR and Model Hospital, Basaidarapur, New Delhi, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20180839

Keywords:

Lichtenstein hernioplasty, Testicular perfusion, Testicular ischemia

Abstract

Background: Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the world. The aim is to achieve a recurrence free hernia repair with minimum of complications. In mesh inguinal hernia repair testicular cord structures are in direct contact with the mesh. Testicular ischemia usually manifests within 48-72 hours after surgery. Aims of the study was to asses any changes in perfusion of ipsilateral testis after Lichtenstein hernioplasty and establish a baseline testicular perfusion pattern in the study population. This study was conducted in the Department of Surgery for one year at a tertiary care teaching hospital in Delhi.

Methods: All consenting adult male patients undergoing Lichtenstein inguinal hernioplasty for unilateral inguinal hernia fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria. A sample size of 50 was included in study.

Results: In this study patients were above 18 and below 60 years of age with mean age of 43.58 years. The paired T-test analysis revealed no statistically significant difference between pre and post-operative values of SV, DV, RI, PI and TV.

Conclusions: Lichtenstein tension free mesh repair for uncomplicated inguinal hernia does not impair testicular perfusion after the procedure.

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