Introduction:
Parastomal herniation presents as a common complication following stomal surgeries,
creating significant morbidity and adversely impacting the quality of life for patients.
Traditional open surgical techniques, including Sugabecker's operation, offer variable
success rates and potential complications. This study proposes an adaptation utilizing a
laparoscopic total extraperitoneal (TEP) approach, tailored to enhance the original
Sugabecker method while aiming to reduce the perioperative morbidity and recurrence rates
associated with parastomal hernia repairs.
Objective:
The primary objective of this research is to investigate the laparoscopic TEP parastomal
hernia repair as a modification of the Sugabecker's operation and to assess its outcomes
in terms of feasibility, safety, and hernia recurrence rate.
Brief Protocol Description:
Eligible candidates who have developed parastomal hernias following stoma creation and
consented to the study will undergo laparoscopic TEP repair. The procedure involves an
initial unilateral transrectal incision followed by the creation of an preperitoneal or
retro-rectus space where a mesh is positioned to reinforce the abdominal wall and the
stoma. Also it will has was formed oblique hernia canal. The operative and postoperative
outcomes of these patients will be studied in comparison with control group treated with
the traditional Sugabecker's operation.
Scientific Hypothesis:
The hypothesis underpinning this research is that a laparoscopic TEP approach to
parastomal hernia repair, modifying Sugabecker's procedure, can provide more favorable
outcomes, for example: less intraoperative trauma, fewer bowel injuries due to
adhesiolysis, and fewer intestinal perforations. Specifically, it is expected that this
minimally invasive method will result in a significant reduction in postoperative pain,
shorter hospital stays, faster recovery, decreased morbidity, and lower hernia recurrence
rates in comparison with the traditional Sugabecker's or Paul's operations.
Expected Results:
This study anticipates that the laparoscopic TEP repair will demonstrate:
A safe and reproducible procedure adaptable to different hernia sizes and locations
around stomas.
Reduced immediate intra - and postoperative complications, including infections and
hematoma formation.
Quicker patient mobilization and discharge times when compared with the open
approach.
A statistically significant reduction in parastomal hernia recurrence over a
long-term follow-up when matched against controls who have undergone traditional
Sugabecker's repair.
High patient satisfaction scores and improved quality of life indicators due to the
minimally invasive nature of the repair.
In conclusion, through a detailed analysis of perioperative outcomes, long-term
follow-up, and comparative studies with traditional methods, this research aims to
establish the laparoscopic TEP approach as a superior modification to parastomal hernia
repair, upholding the tenets of enhanced recovery and patient-centered care.