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First published on May 18, 2004, doi:10.1177/0363546503262203
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The American Journal of Sports Medicine 32:1238-1242 (2004)
© 2004 American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

Laparoscopic Repair of Groin Pain in Athletes

Michael Genitsaris, MD*, Ioannis Goulimaris, MD and Nikolas Sikas, MD, PhD

From the Interbalkan European Medical Center, Thessaloniki, Greece

* Address correspondence to Michael Genitsaris, Ethnikis Aminis 32A, Thessaloniki, Greece 54621 (e-mail: mgen{at}interbalkan-hosp.gr).

Background: There has been increasing interest regarding the cause and treatment of groin pain in athletes. The most common finding is a deficiency of the posterior wall of the inguinal canal, often repaired with bilateral inguinal myorrhaphy.

Hypothesis: Laparoscopic repair will offer a shorter convalescent period and better results as compared with open myorrhaphy.

Study Design: Retrospective review of prospectively collected data.

Methods: Between October 1993 and October 2002, 131 athletes with groin pain unrelieved after 2 to 8 months of conservative management underwent bilateral laparoscopic repair with the transabdominal preperitoneal technique for hernias. In 123 (94%) patients, physical examination revealed a dilated external ring, unilateral or bilateral, of the inguinal canal, and in 8 patients (6%) it was normal.

Results: During laparoscopy, a deficiency of the posterior inguinal wall was seen in all athletes. All patients left the hospital 24 hours after the procedure, discontinued oral analgesics within 72 hours of surgery, and were back to full sporting activities within 2 to 3 weeks. Four patients (3%) complained of thigh pain. After a mean follow-up of 5 years (range, 4 months to 10 years), there was 1 recurrence (0.76%).

Conclusions: Laparoscopic repair is an efficient method for the treatment of groin pain originating from a deficiency of the posterior inguinal wall, having fast recovery and excellent long-term results.

Key Words: groin pain • laparoscopic repair • professional athletes




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