Learn about endoscopic methods of treating inguinal hernias at Vinmec

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Inguinal hernia is a common birth defect in children. If not operated in time, inguinal hernia can easily lead to the risk of bowel or ovarian necrosis, which is very dangerous. In the past, the disease was often used open surgery, but now laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery is widely applied and offers more advantages than open surgery.

1. Learn about inguinal hernia


Inguinal hernia is a malformation caused by the inguinal canal and peritoneal canal not being sealed at birth, manifested by a bulge in the inguinal - scrotal area in boys and near the vulva in girls.
Abdominal organs trapped in the inguinal canal can compress the testicular vasculature, reduce blood supply to the testicles, or compress the intestines and other organs trapped there. In some cases, if not treated promptly, it will lead to intestinal obstruction, bowel necrosis is very dangerous. So, is surgery for inguinal hernia dangerous and where is the best place to operate inguinal hernia?

2. Endoscopic method of treating inguinal hernia at Vinmec

Currently, Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital and Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital are applying the laparoscopic method of placing an artificial mesh with complete anterior peritoneal access (TEP).
This laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery was first introduced in the early 1990s. After that, it became the surgical method of choice for most surgeons.

2.1. Advantage


The endoscopic method of placing a total anterior peritoneal mesh (TEP) has many advantages:
It is a safe method, does not damage the peritoneum and avoids the risk of organ damage as well as inflammation intestinal adhesions after surgery. Laparoscopy also allows the contralateral peritoneal tube to be assessed and sutured immediately if it remains open. Therefore, it is possible to prevent inguinal hernia on the opposite side. Highly aesthetic. The recurrence rate is very low.

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Less pain after surgery. Short hospital stay and return to activities. Can be applied when open surgical methods are recurrent.

2.2. Implementation process


Step 1: Place Troca. Step 2: Dissect the abdominal wall peritoneum. Step 3: Control the hernia capsule. Step 4: Set the grid.

3. Why should inguinal hernia treatment at Vinmec?

Vinmec International General Hospital is proud to be the leading unit in inguinal hernia treatment with many advantages:
Comprehensive care and treatment model, enhancing postoperative patient recovery, patient recovery quickly, quickly return to daily activities: eating, walking, exercising, good postoperative pain relief, short hospital stay (about 1 day). Vinmec's Hybrid operating room is the most modern operating room system in the world today, integrating the operating room and advanced imaging facilities (CT, MRI, ultrasound,...) surgery time and bring the best surgical effect to the patient. In anesthesia resuscitation, Vinmec adheres to anesthetic protocols, anesthesia safety guidelines, anesthesia checklists for 100% of surgeries to minimize incidents and unwanted effects.

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