Tumescent local anesthetic technique for inguinal hernia repairs.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

We evaluated the adequacy and feasibility of a tumescent solution containing lidocaine and bupivacaine for inguinal hernia repairs.

METHODS:

The medical records of 146 consecutive inguinal hernia patients with 157 hernia repairs using the tumescent local anesthesia technique performed by a single surgeon between September 2009 and December 2013 were retrospectively reviewed.

RESULTS:

The mean operation time (±standard deviation) and hospital stay were 64.5 ± 17.6 minutes and 2.7 ± 1.5 days. The postoperative complication rate was 17.8%. There were four cases of recurrences (2.5%) at a mean follow-up of 24 ± 14 months.

CONCLUSION:

Our results suggest that local anesthesia with the tumescent technique is an effective and safe modality for inguinal hernia repairs.

• Authors: Ju Won Chyung, Dong Gue Shin, Yujin Kwon, Dong Hui Cho, Kyung Bok Lee, Sang Soo Park, Jin Yoon, Yong Seog Jang
• Journal: Annals of surgical treatment and research (Ann Surg Treat Res) Vol. 87 Issue 6 Pg. 325-30 (Dec 2014) ISSN: 2288-6575 [Print] Korea (South)
• PMID: 25485241 (Publication Type: Journal Article)