Fibrin sealant for mesh fixation in endoscopic inguinal hernia repair: is there enough evidence for its routine use?

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serval:BIB_14FC6EFF2FFB
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Review (review): journal as complete as possible of one specific subject, written based on exhaustive analyses from published work.
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Publications
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Title
Fibrin sealant for mesh fixation in endoscopic inguinal hernia repair: is there enough evidence for its routine use?
Journal
Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques
Author(s)
Schäfer Markus, Vuilleumier Henri, Di Mare Luca, Demartines Nicolas
ISSN
1530-4515
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2010
Volume
20
Number
4
Pages
205-212
Language
english
Abstract
Fibrin sealing has recently evolved as a new technique for mesh fixation in endoscopic inguinal hernia repair. A comprehensive Medline search was carried out evaluating fibrin sealant for mesh fixation, and finally 12 studies were included (3 randomized trials, 3 nonrandomized trials, and 6 case series). The trials were assessed for operative time, seroma formation, recovery time, recurrence rate, and acute and chronic pain.There was a trend toward decreased operative times for fibrin sealing compared with mechanical stapling; however, the results for seroma formation remained contradictory. The most important finding was the reduced postoperative pain. Recovery times were lower after fibrin sealing and the recurrence rates showed no differences.Fibrin sealing for mesh fixation in the endoscopic inguinal hernia surgery is a promising alternative to mechanical stapling, which can be safely applied. As the overall quality of published data remains poor, further well-designed studies are needed until fibrin sealing can replace mechanical stapling as a new standard for mesh fixation.
Keywords
randomized controlled-trials, chronic pain, groin hernia, preliminary experience, laparoscopic repair, resorbable mesh, glue tissucol, hernioplasty, staples, sutures, hernia, mesh fixation, pain-endoscopy, fibrin sealant, complication
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Web of science
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14/09/2010 10:44
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20/08/2019 13:43
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