Abstract
Abstract
Purpose
Less than 450 cases of femoral hernias containing the vermiform appendix have been published since De Garengeot’s first description. A laparoscopic treatment option opened 15 years ago seems reliable and safe. A literature review of all the patients who have benefited from this new therapeutic alternative is presented.
Methods
A systematic review using the German Society of Surgery’s recommendations was performed for De Garengeot’s hernias totally treated laparoscopically. Keywords searched included “De Garengeot hernia” OR “femoral hernia appendix” OR “crural hernia appendix.”
Results
Only 29 out of 225 De Garengeot hernia’s manuscripts were identified describing patients entirely treated laparoscopically: 25 patients by a transabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair (TAPP) and 4 patients by a total extraperitoneal (TEP) procedure; 85.1% were females. The mean age was 71 years. Twenty-two patients had pre-operative imaging tests, sonography (2), computed tomography (14), or both (6). Nevertheless, only 56% had a preoperative diagnosis. Twenty-one cases required urgent treatment, while programmed surgery was possible in 7 instances. An appendix-sparing procedure could be done in 16% of the TAPPs. No postoperative complications occurred. The median hospital stay was 2.5 days.
Conclusions
The best surgical approach for a De Garengeot’s hernia is not defined, and many critical questions remain unanswered. A better understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of this peculiar hernia will supply guidelines for clinicians who may encounter it hereafter. A fully laparoscopic approach seems perfectly safe and feasible for this entity, and it could be considered the first-line alternative if enough expertise is available.
Funder
Universidad del País Vasco
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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