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Title: Laparoscopic management of infected mesh after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Author: Chowbey PK, Khullar R, Sharma A, Soni V, Baijal M, Garg N, Najma K. Journal: Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech; 2015 Apr; 25(2):125-8. PubMed ID: 24752167. Abstract: PURPOSE: We present our experience with 10 patients with infected meshes after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in whom we explanted infected meshes laparoscopically. METHODS: On retrospective analysis over 5 years (2007 to 2012), we identified 10 patients (6 TAPP/4 TEP) with localized deep-seated mesh infections in whom infected meshes were explanted laparoscopically. Peritoneum was incised, associated abscesses were drained, meshes were identified, separated, and extracted through 10/12 mm port. RESULTS: Nine patients experienced resolution of symptoms after 3 weeks of surgical intervention and remained asymptomatic at mean follow-up of 20 months (range, 4 to 42 mo). One patient with recurrent abscess required surgical drainage twice. Mean hospital stay was 2.2 days (range, 1 to 9 d). Two patients developed recurrent hernia at 6 and 8 months after mesh explantation. CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic explantation of infected meshes after laparoscopic hernia repair leads to less scarring and early recovery. Contamination of anterior abdominal wall after cutaneous drainage of deep-seated abscess is avoided.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]