Andy Elliott
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I had lap mesh placed, then had an indirect hernia recurrence. I then had a shouldice repair done which has held up. I have had issues ever since the original mesh placement with digestion, brain fog, non restorative sleep etc. If I remove the mesh laparoscopically would I risk damaging the shouldice repair. I realize one is a posterior vs the shouldice anterior approach, but I know by looking at my operative records my mesh is against my posterior wall. The shouldice repair strengthens the posterior wall. So if they had to peel mesh off of the posterior wall laparoscopic even if it’s on the other side would that damage the shouldice?
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Chuck,
I am considering reaching out to Dr. B about mesh removal. I was just curious how the process of getting it set up was? I am out of state so I would have to travel there. What are his criteria for mesh removal, any testing he does beforehand? Were you able to get on his schedule fairly quickly or did it take months? Thanks. PS I’m pretty into exercising. Did he say you would be limited on exercising after you got your mesh taken out? Thanks for your time.
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What type of bowel symptoms did you have? I’m just trying to make an educated decision on if removal will benefit me. Every other test I have is coming back negative so I’m at a loss for what will help.
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So I guess I don’t know if it has me covered. I was hoping one of the docs who has expertise in this area could weigh in. Anatomically I’m not sure if it would damage the shouldice. Also has anyone see cases where the symptoms are brain fog, digestive bloating, bad breath, pins and needles in extremities all immediately present after surgery but not before? i don’t have pain per say though. I just don’t know if mesh removal would benefit me. I don’t want to pursue a path where I’m gonna do more harm than good.
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@drtowfigh do you think I should consider mesh removal given my scenario and would I damage my shouldice repair if removed Lap/robotically?
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So I can request them, but I do know I had a TAPP repair. My understanding of that technique though is the peritoneum is sutured to cover the mesh once it is sutured in place. Have you heard good things about Dr. Iacco?
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Thank you for the reply. That is very useful information. I’ve tried to ask a few general surgeons about whether removing the mesh robotically would damage the shouldice repair. They didn’t seem to know the specifics of the shouldice, but thought that it would potentially be ok? I just don’t want to create a worse situation.