%0 Journal Article
%T Urogenital Complications of Groin Hernia Surgery: A Multicentre Study in Guinea
%A Alimou Diallo
%A Karifa Oulare
%A Alpha Oumar Barry
%A Thierno Oumar Diallo
%A Daouda Kant¨¦
%A Ibrahima Bah
%A Abdoulaye Bobo Diallo
%A Oumar Raphiou Bah
%J Open Journal of Urology
%P 173-178
%@ 2160-5629
%D 2024
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/oju.2024.143017
%X <strong>Context and Objective: </strong>Groin hernia is a common pathology in visceral surgery (2nd rank after appendicitis), which affects approximately 4.6% of the African population. Restoring the normal anatomy of the groin region is one of the most benign interventions. However, uro-andrological complications are possible. This study aimed to contribute to the improvement of the management of urogenital complications of groin hernia surgery. <strong>Patients and Method:</strong> We carried out a prospective study of descriptive type with a duration of 6 months from 1 August 2021 to 31 January 2022. The data were collected using a pre-established survey sheet. The study covered several sites (public hospitals and private clinics) in Guinea.<strong> Results:</strong> The urogenital complications of the surgery of the hernia of the groin represented 15.22% or 14 cases out of 92 patients. The average age was 37.00 years with extremes of 20-69 years. Polygamists occupied the first place. The reason for consultation was dominated by decreased testicular volume (42.86%), followed by a desire to conceive (21.43%). Unilateral testicular atrophy represented 63.64%, bilateral 27.27%. We performed a left orchidectomy in one patient and a cystorraphy in another simple operative follow-up. The other cases consisting of testicular atrophy, due to lack of a suitable technical platform, did not benefit from any specific therapeutic treatment. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> Urogenital complications of groin hernia surgery are relatively common. Testicular atrophy was the main clinical complication. The left orchidectomy and cystorraphy were the therapeutic procedures performed.
%K Hernia of the Groin
%K Herniorraphy
%K Testicular Atrophy
%K Orchidectomy
%K Cystorraphy
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=132111