A rare complication after transabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair: Acute appendicitis
Journal of Minimal Access Surgery, cilt.22, sa.2, ss.206-208, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 22 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.4103/jmas.jmas_343_24
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, Directory of Open Access Journals, Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Biomedical Reference Collection: Corporate Edition (EBSCO), Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.206-208
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Acute appendicitis, complication, laparoscopy, transabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
A rare long-term complication of transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair is mesh-induced appendicitis, of which only five cases have been described in the literature. We aimed to present our case of mesh-induced acute appendicitis after TAPP hernia repair. A 25-year-old male presented with a 2-day history of right iliac fossa pain, nausea and appetite loss. He had undergone TAPP repair for a right inguinal hernia 2 years earlier. Imaging revealed an inflamed appendix adhered to the TAPP mesh. Diagnostic laparoscopy confirmed the entrapment and inflammation of the appendix. The patient underwent a successful laparoscopic appendectomy and recovered without complications. Histopathology showed chronic inflammation. To prevent the development of appendicitis after TAPP operation, surgical repair of peritoneal openings is important to prevent such rare complications.