Retrospective comparison of laparoscopic and open surgery for obturator hernia: a single-center experience

Abstract Purpose This retrospective cohort study aims to compare perioperative outcomes between laparoscopic and open surgical repair of obturator hernia, a rare but clinically significant abdominal wall hernia. Methods We analyzed 13 consecutive patients with CT-confirmed obturator hernia causing s...

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Main Authors: Zhaokun Sun, Liming Tang, Zhifeng Wu, Gengyuan Hu, Miaojun Xu
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-025-02646-9
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Liming Tang
Zhifeng Wu
Gengyuan Hu
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description Abstract Purpose This retrospective cohort study aims to compare perioperative outcomes between laparoscopic and open surgical repair of obturator hernia, a rare but clinically significant abdominal wall hernia. Methods We analyzed 13 consecutive patients with CT-confirmed obturator hernia causing small bowel obstruction (2017–2023). Six underwent open repair and seven received laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair with mesh. Outcomes included operative time, blood loss, hospitalization duration, and CRP levels. Results Laparoscopic repair significantly reduced hospitalization duration (median 7 vs. 13 days; P = 0.049) and postoperative inflammation (CRP 10.66 vs. 79.07 mg/L; P = 0.003), with less blood loss (10 vs. 30 mL; P = 0.001). No recurrences occurred during 12-month follow-up. Conclusions Laparoscopic obturator hernia repair demonstrates advantages in reducing hospital stay, minimizing surgical trauma, and attenuating systemic inflammatory response as compared to open approach. However, larger multicenter studies are warranted to validate these findings given the limited sample size.
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spelling doaj-art-c171fb59c80d4ca786b35138330ea3f72025-08-20T03:48:18ZengBMCEuropean Journal of Medical Research2047-783X2025-05-0130111010.1186/s40001-025-02646-9Retrospective comparison of laparoscopic and open surgery for obturator hernia: a single-center experienceZhaokun Sun0Liming Tang1Zhifeng Wu2Gengyuan Hu3Miaojun Xu4School of Medicine, Shaoxing UniversityDepartment of Vascular Hernia Surgery, Shaoxing People’s HospitalSchool of Medicine, Shaoxing UniversityDepartment of Vascular Hernia Surgery, Shaoxing People’s HospitalDepartment of Vascular Hernia Surgery, Shaoxing People’s HospitalAbstract Purpose This retrospective cohort study aims to compare perioperative outcomes between laparoscopic and open surgical repair of obturator hernia, a rare but clinically significant abdominal wall hernia. Methods We analyzed 13 consecutive patients with CT-confirmed obturator hernia causing small bowel obstruction (2017–2023). Six underwent open repair and seven received laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair with mesh. Outcomes included operative time, blood loss, hospitalization duration, and CRP levels. Results Laparoscopic repair significantly reduced hospitalization duration (median 7 vs. 13 days; P = 0.049) and postoperative inflammation (CRP 10.66 vs. 79.07 mg/L; P = 0.003), with less blood loss (10 vs. 30 mL; P = 0.001). No recurrences occurred during 12-month follow-up. Conclusions Laparoscopic obturator hernia repair demonstrates advantages in reducing hospital stay, minimizing surgical trauma, and attenuating systemic inflammatory response as compared to open approach. However, larger multicenter studies are warranted to validate these findings given the limited sample size.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-025-02646-9Obturator herniaLaparoscopic repairOpen repairIntestinal obstructionSurgical outcomes
spellingShingle Zhaokun Sun
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Retrospective comparison of laparoscopic and open surgery for obturator hernia: a single-center experience
European Journal of Medical Research
Obturator hernia
Laparoscopic repair
Open repair
Intestinal obstruction
Surgical outcomes
title Retrospective comparison of laparoscopic and open surgery for obturator hernia: a single-center experience
title_full Retrospective comparison of laparoscopic and open surgery for obturator hernia: a single-center experience
title_fullStr Retrospective comparison of laparoscopic and open surgery for obturator hernia: a single-center experience
title_full_unstemmed Retrospective comparison of laparoscopic and open surgery for obturator hernia: a single-center experience
title_short Retrospective comparison of laparoscopic and open surgery for obturator hernia: a single-center experience
title_sort retrospective comparison of laparoscopic and open surgery for obturator hernia a single center experience
topic Obturator hernia
Laparoscopic repair
Open repair
Intestinal obstruction
Surgical outcomes
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-025-02646-9
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