was used to retract the anus. A V-shaped incision was made 1 cm away from the anal verge in the right lateral position. The flap included skin and subcutaneous fat and was mobilized sufficiently to create a tension-free anoplasty. Care was also taken during the dissection to preserve the vascular pedicles to ensure an adequate blood supply. Next, the base of the flap was sutured to the dentate line with 3-0 Vicryl â sutures. Finally, the remaining defect after advancement of the V-flap was sutured with 3-0 Vicryl â sutures.The patient was discharged on the first postoperative day after an uneventful course. After discharge, a high fibre diet was recommended.
Supporting InformationThe video may be found in the online version of this article and also on the Colorectal Disease Journal YouTube and Vimeo channels: Video S1. V-Y advancement flap.Totally extraperitoneal approach for scrotal cystocele -a video vignette doi:10.1111/codi.13936Dear Sir, Scrotal cystocele is a large sliding inguinal hernia involving the urinary bladder. This situation is very rare, occurring in fewer than 1% of all inguinal hernias, and is diagnosed preoperatively in fewer than 7% of cases. Depending on the relationship with the peritoneum, scrotal cystoceles can be classified into paraperitoneal, intraperitoneal and extraperitoneal types. There are currently very few cases of laparoscopic repair of bladder hernias in the published literature [1][2][3][4] and no case of planned totally extraperitoneal (TEP) approach has been reported. This is the case of a 56-year-old obese man, with bilateral inguinal hernia, who reported a strange symptom: after micturition, the scrotal swelling decreased in size. CT scan highlighted a scrotal cystocele on the right side. Considering the extraperitoneal position of the bladder, the TEP approach seemed to be the most appropriate. The intra-operative diagnosis was double external right oblique hernia: one with a bladder-free peritoneal sac (so defined as extraperitoneal); and the other was a normal indirect inguinal hernia with a peritoneal sac. A macroporous partially absorbable lightweight mesh was used.Operative time was 100 min, without loss of blood. The patient achieved immediate resolution of the symptoms after surgery and was discharged on the first postoperative day. There was no recurrence at the 5-months follow-up.The TEP approach for scrotal cystocele is safe and feasible.
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