Laparoscopic recurrent inguinal hernia repair during the learning curve: it can be done?

Abstract:

AIM:Trans-Abdominal Preperitoneal Patch (TAPP) repairs for Recurrent Hernia (RH) is a technically demanding procedure. It has to be performed only by surgeons with extensive experience in the laparoscopic approach. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the surgical safety and the efficacy of TAPP for RH performed in a tutoring program by surgeons in practice (SP). MATERIAL AND STUDY:All TAPP repairs for RH performed by the same surgical team have been included in the study. We have evaluated the results of three SP during their learning curve in a tutoring program. Then these results have been compared to those of a highly experienced laparoscopic surgeon (Benchmark). RESULTS:A total of 530 TAPP repairs have been performed. Among these, 83 TAPP have been executed for RH, of which 43 by the Benchmark and 40 by the SP. When we have compared the outcomes of the Benchmark with those of SP, no significant difference has been observed about morbidity and recurrence while the operative time has been significantly longer for the SP. No intraoperative complications have occurred. DISCUSSION:International guidelines urge that TAPP repair for RH has to be performed only by surgeons with extensive experience in the laparoscopic approach. The results of the present study demonstrate that TAPP for RH could be performed also by surgeons in training during a learning program. CONCLUSIONS:We retain that an adequate tutoring program could lead a surgeon in practice to perform more complex hernia procedures without jeopardizing patient safety throughout the learning curve period. KEY WORDS:Laparoscopy, Learning Curve, Recurrent Hernia. INTRODUZIONE:L’ernioplastica laparoscopica trans-addominale preperitoneale (TAPP) per ernia recidiva (RH) è una procedura tecnicamente impegnativa. Le Linee Guida Internazionali raccomandano che questa procedura sia eseguita solo da chirurghi con elevata esperienza nell’approccio laparoscopico. Lo scopo di questo studio è quello di valutare la sicurezza chirurgica e l’efficacia della TAPP per RH eseguita nell’ambito di un programma di tutoraggio da chirurghi non esperti (CnE) . MATERIALE E METODO:Tutte le procedure TAPP per RH effettuate dalla stessa equipe chirurgica sono state incluse nello studio. Abbiamo valutato i risultati di tre CnE durante la loro curva di apprendimento nell’ambito di un programma di tutoraggio. Questi risultati sono stati confrontati con quelli di un chirurgo laparoscopico con elevate esperienza in chirurgia laparoscopica (benchmark). RISULTATI:Sono state eseguite in totale 530 TAPP. Di queste, 83 sono state eseguite per RH, di cui 43 da parte del Benchmark e 40 dai CnE. Quando abbiamo confrontato i risultati del benchmark con quelli dei CnE, nessuna differenza significativa è stata riscontrata in termini di morbilità e recidiva. Al contrario, il tempo operatorio è risultato significativamente aumentato per i CnE. Non si sono verificate complicanze intraoperatorie. DISCUSSIONE:Le linee guida internazionali raccomandano che la TAPP per RH debba essere eseguita solo da chirurghi con una vasta esperienza nell’approccio laparoscopico. I risultati del presente studio dimostrerebbero che la TAPP per RH può essere eseguita anche da chirurghi non esperti nella procedura, durante un programma di tutoraggio ben strutturato. In conclusione, riteniamo che un adeguato programma di tutoraggio e supervisione potrebbe permettere ad un chirurgo privo di una elevata esperienza in chirurgia laparoscopica, di eseguire TAPP più complesse (come sono quelle per ernia recidiva) senza compromettere la sicurezza del paziente durante tutto il periodo di apprendimento.

journal_name

Ann Ital Chir

authors

Bracale U,Sciuto A,Andreuccetti J,Merola G,Pecchia L,Melillo P,Pignata G

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2017-01-01 00:00:00

pages

62-66

eissn

0003-469X

issn

2239-253X

pii

S0003469X17026355

journal_volume

88

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