João Pedro Gonçalves Kasakewitch, Carlos A Balthazar da Silveira, Marina Eguchi Inaba, Raquel Nogueira, Ana Caroline Dias Rasador, Diego L Lima, Flavio Malcher
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Abstract
Background: Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair (IHR) after prostatectomy has been considered a challenging procedure due to the presence of scar tissue and adhesions. We aimed to compare the outcomes of open and MIS IHR outcomes in post-prostatectomy patients through a systematic review and proportional meta-analysis.
Material & methods: PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane, and Web of Science were searched for studies on open and MIS IHR after prostatectomy. Outcomes such as recurrence, complications, seroma, hematoma, SSI, and conversion rates were analyzed, with subgroup analyses conducted for open, TEP, and TAPP procedures.
Results: Among 402 screened studies, 18 met the inclusion criteria, covering 8,668 open IHR (64.6%) and 4,761 MIS IHR (35.4%) patients. The rate per 100 events for intraoperative complications was 0.19 (95% CI [0.00; 0.76]; I2 = 71%;), 5.22 per 100 for seroma (95% CI [2.86; 9.34]; I2 = 92%), 0.83 per 100 for SSI (95% CI [0.39; 1.75]; I2 = 48%), 3.16 per 100 for hematoma (95% CI [1.16; 8.31]; I2 = 84%), 3.02 per 100 patients for chronic pain (95% CI [2.53; 3.62]; I2 = 13%), and 0.02 per 100 for recurrence (95% CI [0; 0.16]; I2 = 10%). The conversion rate for MIS was 1.66 per 100 (95% CI [0.89; 3.06]; I2 = 0%). Subgroup analysis revealed no significant difference between TEP and TAPP in intraoperative complications (p = 0.70), but a lower seroma rate in TAPP compared to TEP (5.29 vs. 20 per 100; P = 0.01). MIS had significant reduction in SSI (0.08 vs. 0.34 per 100; P < 0.01), hematoma (1.29 vs. 17.86; p < 0.01), and recurrence (0.08 vs. 0.37; p = 0.04) compared to open, with no difference in seroma rates. Funnel plots revealed no evidence of publication bias.
Conclusions: In experienced hands, MIS IHR is a safe and effective option for post-prostatectomy patients, with lower complication rates compared to open IHR, although high-quality comparative studies are needed to establish definitive conclusions.
Prospero registration: July 7, 2024 (ID CRD42024562863).
期刊介绍:
Hernia was founded in 1997 by Jean P. Chevrel with the purpose of promoting clinical studies and basic research as they apply to groin hernias and the abdominal wall . Since that time, a true revolution in the field of hernia studies has transformed the field from a ”simple” disease to one that is very specialized. While the majority of surgeries for primary inguinal and abdominal wall hernia are performed in hospitals worldwide, complex situations such as multi recurrences, complications, abdominal wall reconstructions and others are being studied and treated in specialist centers. As a result, major institutions and societies are creating specific parameters and criteria to better address the complexities of hernia surgery.
Hernia is a journal written by surgeons who have made abdominal wall surgery their specific field of interest, but we will consider publishing content from any surgeon who wishes to improve the science of this field. The Journal aims to ensure that hernia surgery is safer and easier for surgeons as well as patients, and provides a forum to all surgeons in the exchange of new ideas, results, and important research that is the basis of professional activity.