SynthesisCanadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie2014
The role of the laparoendoscopic single site totally extraperitoneal approach to inguinal hernia repairs: a review and meta-analysis of the literature.
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- Comparison of laparoendoscopic single-site versus conventional multiple-port laparoscopic herniorrhaphy: a systemic review and meta-analysis.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2016Pooled it
- Comparison of surgical effect and postoperative patient experience between laparoendoscopic single-site and conventional laparoscopic varicocelectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Asian journal of andrologyPooled it
- Single-port versus conventional three-port laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair: a randomized controlled trial.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2016Trial
- Outcomes of 207 totally extraperitoneal hernia repairs using self-fixation mesh.Scientific reports · 2021Article
- Totally extraperitoneal (TEP) bilateral hernioplasty using the Single Site® robotic da Vinci platform (DV-SS TEP): description of the technique and preliminary results.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2017Article
- Feasibility and safety of laparoendoscopic single-site surgery of total extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair after previous open groin hernia repair: a comparative study.Surgical endoscopy · 2016Article
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- Single incision multiport versus conventional laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: A matched comparison.Journal of minimal access surgeryArticle
- Laparoscopic Single-Site Inguinal Hernia Repair Using a Self-Fixating Mesh.JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic SurgeonsArticle
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Abstract
backgroundLaparoendoscopic single site (LESS) surgery may have perceived benefits of reduced visible scarring compared to conventional laparoscopic (LAP) totally extraperitoneal (TEP) hernia repairs. We reviewed the literature to compare LESS TEP inguinal hernia repairs with LAP TEP repairs.
methodsWe searched electronic databases for research published between January 2008 and January 2012.
resultsA total of 13 studies reported on 325 patients. The duration of surgery was 40-98 minutes for unilateral hernia and 41-121 minutes for bilateral repairs. Three studies involving 287 patients compared LESS TEP (n = 128) with LAP TEP (n = 159). There were no significant differences in operative duration for unilateral hernias (p = 0.63) or bilateral repairs (p = 0.29), and there were no significant differences in hospital stay (p > 0.99), intraoperative complications (p = 0.82) or early recurrence rates (p = 0.82). There was a trend toward earlier return to activity in the LESS TEP group (p = 0.07).
conclusionLaparoendoscopic single site surgery TEP hernia repair is a relatively new technique and appears to be safe and effective. Advantages, such as less visible scarring, mean patients may opt for LESS TEP over LAP TEP. Further studies with clear definitions of outcome measures and robust follow-up to assess patient satisfaction, return to normal daily activities and recurrence are needed to strengthen the evidence.
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