Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Laparoscopic repair of recurrent inguinal hernia using opposite side
By Ro H et al.·2025·Department of Coloproctological Surgery, Japan·View original on Europe PMC →
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Original publication title: Laparoscopic repair of recurrent inguinal hernia via a contralateral high-peritoneal-incision approach: a case report.
Plain-English summary
This case report discusses a 77-year-old man who had recurring hernias in his groin area, specifically a left hernia that came back after previous surgery. Because of the risk of scar tissue from the earlier surgery, the doctors decided to make an incision on the opposite side of his body to safely access and repair the hernia. They used a special type of mesh to help support the area. The surgery went smoothly, and the patient recovered well afterward. This method of surgery could be a good option for similar cases where traditional access might be too risky.
Abstract
Recurrent inguinal hernias remain surgically challenging, especially after anterior mesh repair, due to dense adhesions and altered anatomy. Laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair offers diagnostic and therapeutic advantages, but severe adhesions may limit ipsilateral dissection. We report a 77-year-old man with bilateral inguinal hernias, including a recurrent left hernia after mesh plug repair. Anticipating adhesions, a high peritoneal incision was made on the contralateral side, and dissection was extended across the midline. This approach allowed safe identification and repair of the recurrent defect using a ProGrip™ mesh. Although the overlap was limited, additional fixation ensured stability. The patient had an uneventful postoperative course. The contralateral high-incision TAPP approach may represent a feasible and effective option when ipsilateral access is hazardous, highlighting the importance of flexible strategies for mesh placement and fixation in complex recurrent hernias.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Europe PMC: https://europepmc.org/article/MED/41245821