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Lichtenstein technique for inguinal hernia repair: ten recommendations to optimize surgical outcomes.
Messias, Bruno Amantini; Nicastro, Rafael Gonçalves; Mocchetti, Erica Rossi; Waisberg, Jaques; Roll, Sergio; Junior, Marcelo Augusto Fontenelle Ribeiro.
Afiliação
  • Messias BA; Department of Surgery, General Hospital of Carapicuiba, 95 Pedreira Street, Carapicuiba, SP, 06321-665, Brazil. bruno22med@hotmail.com.
  • Nicastro RG; Department of Surgery, São Camilo University Center, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. bruno22med@hotmail.com.
  • Mocchetti ER; Department of Surgery, State Public Servant Hospital (IAMSPE), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
  • Waisberg J; Department of Surgery, General Hospital of Carapicuiba, 95 Pedreira Street, Carapicuiba, SP, 06321-665, Brazil.
  • Roll S; Department of Surgery, State Public Servant Hospital (IAMSPE), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
  • Junior MAFR; Department of Surgery, ABC Medical School, Santo Andre, SP, Brazil.
Hernia ; 28(4): 1467-1476, 2024 08.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38900355
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

Approximately 20 million individuals worldwide undergo inguinal hernia surgery annually. The Lichtenstein technique is the most commonly used surgical procedure in this setting. The objective of this study was to revisit this technique and present ten recommendations based on the best practices.

METHODS:

PubMed and Scientific Electronic Library Online were used to systematically search for articles about the Lichtenstein technique and its modifications. Literature regarding this technique and surgical strategies to prevent chronic pain were the basis for formulating ten recommendations for best practices during Lichtenstein surgery.

RESULTS:

Ten recommendations were proposed based on best practices in the Lichtenstein technique neuroanatomical assessment, chronic pain prevention, pragmatic neurectomy, spermatic cord structure management, femoral canal assessment, hernia sac management, mesh characteristics, fixation, recurrence prevention, and surgical convalescence.

CONCLUSION:

The ten recommendations are practical ways to achieve a safe and successful procedure. We fell that following these recommendations can improve surgical outcomes using the Lichtenstein technique.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Telas Cirúrgicas / Herniorrafia / Hérnia Inguinal Limite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: Hernia Assunto da revista: GASTROENTEROLOGIA Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: França

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Telas Cirúrgicas / Herniorrafia / Hérnia Inguinal Limite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: Hernia Assunto da revista: GASTROENTEROLOGIA Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: França