Cooper's Hernia

Cooper's hernia is a surgical procedure in which a hernial protrusion of the abdominal wall is removed. This is one of the most common hernia treatment methods and is used to eliminate the symptoms of the disease.

Cooper's hernia was developed by surgeon and anatomist A. P. Cooper in the 18th century. He was the first to suggest using a special instrument to remove a hernia. This instrument was named after him and is still used by surgeons around the world.

In a Cooper hernia procedure, the surgeon makes a small incision in the skin of the abdomen, then removes the hernia contents and closes the incision. After this, stitches are placed on the wound.

Cooper hernia surgery is a safe and effective procedure that allows the patient to quickly restore health. However, like any other surgery, it may have some risks, such as bleeding, infection or damage to internal organs. Therefore, before performing a Cooper hernia, it is necessary to carefully assess the patient’s condition and select the appropriate treatment method.

Cooper's hernia is a congenital protrusion of the peritoneum through the inguinal canal into the scrotum. The incidence of the disease is 2-5% of all men. The pathology is characterized by the development of symptoms in early childhood and is accompanied by testicular prolapse in the scrotum.

The English surgeon Thomas Morton first spoke about this pathology in 1703. He also suggested using excision of the hernial sac and strengthening of the abdominal wall for treatment. In 1830, another English doctor, James Cowper, proposed using special bandages to treat hernias. Later, in 1956, he improved the technique, proposing the use of a special bandage made of non-stretchable material that could be easily put on and taken off.

In 1962, Italian surgeon Giacomo Capellini proposed using a surgical method in the treatment of hernias. He proposed a method of plastic surgery of the inguinal canal using the patient's own tissue.

Cooper's hernia can be bilateral or unilateral. Bilateral hernias are most common. They manifest themselves in the form of a protrusion of the abdomen in the scrotum area and are accompanied by pain. Usually the protrusion does not exceed 10 cm in diameter and is located in the upper part of the scrotum.

Unilateral hernias appear as a protruding section of the abdomen in the groin area, but not reaching the scrotum. In this case, the protrusion can reach a diameter of 15 cm or more.

Treatment for Cooper's hernia involves surgical removal of the hernial sac. There are several methods for treating this pathology:

1. Open method. The surgeon makes an incision in the area of ​​the hernia and removes the hernial sac. He then strengthens the inguinal canal using special sutures.

2. Laparoscopic method. This method involves the surgeon making several small incisions in the area of ​​the hernial protrusion and inserting special instruments into them.