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Beneficial effect of inguinal hernioplasty on testicular perfusion and sexual function

Authors: S. E. El-Awady, A. A.-M. Elkholy

Published in: Hernia | Issue 3/2009

Abstract

Aim

To evaluate the effects of Lichtenstein tension-free inguinal hernioplasty on sexual function and generic quality of life, testicular volume, and perfusion.

Patients and methods

In a prospective study, testicular volume, testicular perfusion, sexual function, generic quality of life, chronic inguinal pain, and groin sepsis were investigated before and 3 and 9 months after surgical hernia repair.

Results

Forty male patients completed this study. No differences in testicular volume or in peak systolic velocity were observed between the hernia and healthy sides of the body (P > 0.05). Preoperatively, there was a significantly higher end diastolic velocity (P < 0.04) and resistive index (P < 0.001) on the hernia side compared with the normal side; these elevations returned to normal postoperatively. Three months postoperative, the studied sexual function domains, except orgasm domain, and total sexual score presented significant improvement (P _s < 0.05 and 0.001 respectively). By the end of the study, the mean total sexual score and the number of patients with enhanced total score had showed further clinical progress. The total generic quality-of-life score, general health perception and physical function, vitality, and social domains were statistically recovered at 3 months postoperative (P < 0.05), with further improvement in total score at 9 months. Two patients developed superficial groin sepsis, and seven (17.5%) experienced chronic inguinal pain.

Conclusion

Inguinal hernia impaired testicular perfusion that improved postoperatively. Lichtenstein tension-free hernioplasty improved sexual function and generic quality of life without adverse mesh effects on testicular volume or perfusion.

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Title: Beneficial effect of inguinal hernioplasty on testicular perfusion and sexual function
Authors: S. E. El-Awady
A. A.-M. Elkholy
Publication date: 01-06-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Hernia / Issue 3/2009
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-009-0480-7

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Conclusion

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