Knowledge and Practices Regarding Chronic Pain After Groin Hernia Surgery: A National Resident Survey in Senegal
BackgroundChronic pain is a significant complication of groin hernia surgery, affecting patients’ quality of life and postoperative recovery. Despite its clinical importance, there is limited research on the knowledge and practice of surgical residents regarding chronic pain management in Senegal. T...
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| author | Abdourahmane Ndong Adja Coumba Diallo Adebayo Feranmi Falola Mamadou Arame Ndiaye Magatte Faye Pape Mamadou Faye Abdou Niasse Sidy Mouhamed Abdoulaye Fall Mamadou Cissé Ibrahima Konaté |
| author_facet | Abdourahmane Ndong Adja Coumba Diallo Adebayo Feranmi Falola Mamadou Arame Ndiaye Magatte Faye Pape Mamadou Faye Abdou Niasse Sidy Mouhamed Abdoulaye Fall Mamadou Cissé Ibrahima Konaté |
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| description | BackgroundChronic pain is a significant complication of groin hernia surgery, affecting patients’ quality of life and postoperative recovery. Despite its clinical importance, there is limited research on the knowledge and practice of surgical residents regarding chronic pain management in Senegal. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and practices of surgical residents in Senegal regarding the prevention and management of chronic pain after groin hernia repair.MethodsA national cross-sectional survey was conducted among surgical residents in Senegal between July 1 and 15 July, 2024. The survey collected data on residents’ demographic characteristics, knowledge of nerve anatomy relevant to groin hernia surgery, and their opinions on the risk factors and treatment strategies for chronic pain.ResultsA total of 74 residents participated in the survey. There were specializing in general surgery (59.5%) and urology (40.5%). While 89.2% of the respondents recognized chronic pain as a complication of hernia surgery, only 9.5% (n = 7) demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of both the relevant nerve anatomy and the definition of chronic pain. Opinions regarding the role of mesh and laparoscopic surgery in increasing the risk of chronic pain were mixed. Additionally, 47.3% of the participants disagreed that surgery may be required to manage chronic pain, reflecting gaps in training.ConclusionThis study identified significant knowledge gaps among surgical residents in Senegal regarding the prevention and management of chronic pain after groin hernia surgery. There is a need for enhanced training programs that focus on chronic pain management, including nerve identification and evidence-based treatment strategies, to improve patient outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ee56901a1ca24843af2f16a24ac7c1292025-08-20T02:59:23ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Journal of Abdominal Wall Surgery2813-20922025-03-01410.3389/jaws.2025.1376413764Knowledge and Practices Regarding Chronic Pain After Groin Hernia Surgery: A National Resident Survey in SenegalAbdourahmane Ndong0Adja Coumba Diallo1Adebayo Feranmi Falola2Mamadou Arame Ndiaye3Magatte Faye4Pape Mamadou Faye5Abdou Niasse6Sidy Mouhamed Abdoulaye Fall7Mamadou Cissé8Ibrahima Konaté9Department of Surgery, Saint-Louis Regional Hospital, Gaston Berger University, Saint-Louis, SenegalDepartment of Surgery, Saint-Louis Regional Hospital, Gaston Berger University, Saint-Louis, SenegalDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, University of Ibadan College of Medicine, Ibadan, NigeriaDepartment of Surgery, Saint-Louis Regional Hospital, Gaston Berger University, Saint-Louis, SenegalDepartment of Surgery, Hôpital Principal, Dakar, SenegalDepartment of Surgery, Centre Hospitalier National de Dalal Jamm, Dakar, SenegalGeneral Surgery Unit of Cheikh Ahmadoul Khadim Hospital in Touba, Alioune Diop University Of Bambey, Diourbel, SenegalDepartment of Urology, Centre Hospitalier Regional Heinrich Lübke, Diourbel, SenegalDepartment of Surgery, Centre Hospitalier National de Dalal Jamm, Dakar, SenegalDepartment of Surgery, Saint-Louis Regional Hospital, Gaston Berger University, Saint-Louis, SenegalBackgroundChronic pain is a significant complication of groin hernia surgery, affecting patients’ quality of life and postoperative recovery. Despite its clinical importance, there is limited research on the knowledge and practice of surgical residents regarding chronic pain management in Senegal. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and practices of surgical residents in Senegal regarding the prevention and management of chronic pain after groin hernia repair.MethodsA national cross-sectional survey was conducted among surgical residents in Senegal between July 1 and 15 July, 2024. The survey collected data on residents’ demographic characteristics, knowledge of nerve anatomy relevant to groin hernia surgery, and their opinions on the risk factors and treatment strategies for chronic pain.ResultsA total of 74 residents participated in the survey. There were specializing in general surgery (59.5%) and urology (40.5%). While 89.2% of the respondents recognized chronic pain as a complication of hernia surgery, only 9.5% (n = 7) demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of both the relevant nerve anatomy and the definition of chronic pain. Opinions regarding the role of mesh and laparoscopic surgery in increasing the risk of chronic pain were mixed. Additionally, 47.3% of the participants disagreed that surgery may be required to manage chronic pain, reflecting gaps in training.ConclusionThis study identified significant knowledge gaps among surgical residents in Senegal regarding the prevention and management of chronic pain after groin hernia surgery. There is a need for enhanced training programs that focus on chronic pain management, including nerve identification and evidence-based treatment strategies, to improve patient outcomes.https://www.frontierspartnerships.org/articles/10.3389/jaws.2025.13764/fullchronic painherniagroinAfricaSenegal |
| spellingShingle | Abdourahmane Ndong Adja Coumba Diallo Adebayo Feranmi Falola Mamadou Arame Ndiaye Magatte Faye Pape Mamadou Faye Abdou Niasse Sidy Mouhamed Abdoulaye Fall Mamadou Cissé Ibrahima Konaté Knowledge and Practices Regarding Chronic Pain After Groin Hernia Surgery: A National Resident Survey in Senegal Journal of Abdominal Wall Surgery chronic pain hernia groin Africa Senegal |
| title | Knowledge and Practices Regarding Chronic Pain After Groin Hernia Surgery: A National Resident Survey in Senegal |
| title_full | Knowledge and Practices Regarding Chronic Pain After Groin Hernia Surgery: A National Resident Survey in Senegal |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge and Practices Regarding Chronic Pain After Groin Hernia Surgery: A National Resident Survey in Senegal |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge and Practices Regarding Chronic Pain After Groin Hernia Surgery: A National Resident Survey in Senegal |
| title_short | Knowledge and Practices Regarding Chronic Pain After Groin Hernia Surgery: A National Resident Survey in Senegal |
| title_sort | knowledge and practices regarding chronic pain after groin hernia surgery a national resident survey in senegal |
| topic | chronic pain hernia groin Africa Senegal |
| url | https://www.frontierspartnerships.org/articles/10.3389/jaws.2025.13764/full |
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