UNASSIGNED: The objective of this study is to evaluate the prevalence and the importance of preperitoneal vas deferens (VD) infiltration in high-risk prostate cancer (PCa).
UNASSIGNED: In this prospectively designed study, we included 332 high-risk PCa patients with a Briganti score >5%, who were treated by robot-assisted radical prostatectomy between July 2017 and February 2022 at the Urology Department, SLK Kliniken Heilbronn. In addition to the standard histological analysis of the distal VD, which was attached to the prostate specimen, we analysed the infiltration status of preperitoneal VD in this cohort. The preperitoneal VD, which represents the middle part of ductus deferens and extends between the internal inguinal ring and obturator fossa, was resected during extended pelvic lymphadenectomy. Distal and preperitoneal VD status was registered together with preoperative and postoperative disease characteristics. Descriptive analysis methods and logistic regression analysis were used.
UNASSIGNED: Briganti score of the target cohort had a median value of 19%, while 235 patients (70.8%) of the group demonstrated a locally advanced disease. The Grade Group at prostatectomy specimen was at least 3 for 286 patients (86.1%). Distal VD infiltration was found in 20 patients (6%) and preperitoneal VD infiltration in two patients (0.6%). Distal VD infiltration was not associated with an increased possibility for positive surgical margins or nodal status among pT3b patients, while both patients with preperitoneal VD infiltration were characterized by highly aggressive disease in locally advanced stage and bilateral distal VD infiltration.
UNASSIGNED: PCa extension along VD may reach a more proximal point of VD than the reported from the existing data infiltration of VD adjacent to seminal vesicles. This rare manifestation of PCa local extension may be the intermediate step to the rare cases of recurrence in the testicles. However, more robust data are needed to confirm the aforementioned hypothesis. Distal VD infiltration seems to have no additional prognostic value among patients with infiltrated seminal vesicles.

We report a prospective study of repairs using the Rives technique of the more difficult primary inguinal hernias, focusing on the immediate post-operative period, clinical recurrence, testicular atrophy, and chronic pain. A mesh placed in the preperitoneal space can reduce recurrences and chronic pain.
For the larger primary inguinal hernias (Types 3, 4, 6, and some 7), we favour preperitoneal placement of a mesh, covering the myopectineal orifice by means of a transinguinal (Rives technique) approach. The Rives technique was performed on 943 patients (1000 repairs), preferably under local anaesthesia plus sedation in ambulatory surgery.
The mean operative time was 31.8 min. Pain assessment after 24 h with an Andersen scale and a categorical scale gave two patients with intense pain on the Andersen scale, and four patients who thought their state was bad. Surgical wound complications were below 1%, and urinary retention was 1.2% mostly associated with spinal anaesthesia and, in one case, bladder perforation. There was spermatic cord and testicular oedema with some degree of orchitis in 17 patients. The clinical follow-up of 849 repairs (86.4%), mean (range) 30.0 (12-192) months, gave five recurrences (0.6%), three cases (0.4%) of testicular atrophy, and 37 (4.3%) of post-operative chronic pain (8 patients with visual analogue scale of 3-10).
The Rives technique requires a sound knowledge of inguinal preperitoneal space anatomy, but it is an excellent technique for the larger and difficult primary inguinal hernias, giving a low rate of recurrences and chronic pain.

BACKGROUND: Redo orchiopexy involves a hazardous dissection inside the inguinal canal (IC) where scar tissue encircles the testicular vessels (TesV), vas deferens (VD), and the testis.
OBJECTIVE: The aim was to describe and evaluate a combined preperitoneal and inguinal approach (CPI) through a single cutaneous incision and accomplish this task as safely as possible, at the same time permitting additional maneuvers for cord lengthening.
METHODS: We prospectively studied eight patients aged from 2.7 to 13 years (mean 7 years) reoperated for failed orchiopexy using the CPI approach. Reoperation took place 12 months to 11 years (mean 4.4 years) after the initial operation. Through a single transverse skin crease incision over the IC, at the level of the deep inguinal ring (DIR), we gained access to both the preperitoneal space (PPS) and the IC. We first entered the PPS, the peritoneum is retracted, and the VD and TesV are seen entering the DIR. They are gently dissected and two vascular lacets are passed around them. We introduce the backside of an anatomic forceps through the DIR, just under the anterior IC wall, until it is impeded by adhesions and then incise above the forceps, thus protecting the cord structures. Through that opening we transpose one of the lacets that encircle the VD and TesV and exercise traction upon them (figure, 1), revealing step by step the points where adhesiolysis must take place (figure, 2). The testis is dissected last of all and delivered back, through the DIR, into the PPS. There, the TesV and VD are freed from their retroperitoneal attachments (figure, 3). Finally, the testis is fixed into a Dartos pouch.
RESULTS: In all cases the testes were relocated to the scrotum without any mishaps. All testes were inside the scrotum at first month examination and with good consistency. At 6 months, one testis ascended at mid-scrotum. At 2 years they all retained their position and their good standing, according to clinical and ultrasonographic findings.
CONCLUSIONS: Several procedures of redo orchiopexies have been published so far, most of them rely on the surgeon\'s dexterity for good results. The CPI procedure offers a practical maneuver to protect the cord elements while dissecting and also exposes all the regions where dissection will offer lengthening of the cord.
CONCLUSIONS: Our results have demonstrated that the CPI can be considered as a safe and efficient procedure for redo orchiopexy.

BACKGROUND: Standard open anterior inguinal hernia repair is nowadays performed using a soft mesh to prevent recurrence and to minimalize postoperative chronic pain. To further reduce postoperative chronic pain, the use of a preperitoneal placed mesh has been suggested. In extremely large hernias, the lateral side of the mesh can be insufficient to fully embrace the hernial sac. We describe the use of two preperitoneal placed meshes to repair extremely large hernias. This \'Butterfly Technique\' has proven to be useful. Hernias were classified according to hernia classification of the European Hernia Society (EHS) during operation. Extremely large indirect hernias were repaired by using two inverted meshes to cover the deep inguinal ring both medial and lateral. Follow up was at least 6 months. VAS pain score was assessed in all patients during follow up. Outcomes of these Butterfly repairs were evaluated. Medical drawings were made to illustrate this technique. A Total of 689 patients underwent anterior hernia repair 2006-2008.
METHODS: Seven male patients (1%) presented with extremely large hernial sacs. All these patients were men. Mean age 69.9 years (range: 63-76), EHS classifications of hernias were all unilateral. Follow up was at least 6 months. Recurrence did not occur after repair. Chronic pain was not reported.
CONCLUSIONS: Open preperitoneal hernia repair of extremely large hernias has not been described. The seven patients were trated with this technique uneventfully. No chronic pain occurred.
CONCLUSIONS: The Butterfly Technique is an easy and safe alternative in anterior preperitoneal repair of extremely large inguinal hernias.