ArticleJSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Laparoscopic Total Extraperitoneal Hernia Repair Outcomes.
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- Comparison of spinal anesthesia and general anesthesia in inguinal hernia repair in adult: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC anesthesiology · 2020Pooled it
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- Prospective randomized study comparing single-incision laparoscopic versus multi-trocar laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair at 2 years.Surgical endoscopy · 2018Trial
- Is laparoscopic total extraperitoneal mesh repair gold standard approach to inguinal hernia? A large case series with operative complications, post-operative outcome and recurrence rate after laparoscopic TEP mesh repair for inguinal hernias.Journal of minimal access surgery · 2026Article
- Is TAPP the Right alternative for patients undergoing emergency surgery for incarcerated inguinal hernia?Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES · 2024Article
- Comparison of Postoperative Short-term Complications and Recurrence after One Year between Laparoscopic Transabdominal Pre-peritoneal (TAPP) and Lichtenstein Tension Free Repair on the Treatment of Primary Unilateral Inguinal Hernia.World journal of plastic surgery · 2024Article
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- Extraperitoneal Laparoscopic Approach in Inguinal Hernia-The Ideal Solution?Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- Operating costs, fiscal impact, value analysis and guidance for the routine use of robotic technology in abdominal surgical procedures.Surgical endoscopy · 2022Article
- EASY (endoscopic approach to the symphysis): a new minimally invasive approach for the plate osteosynthesis of the symphysis and the anterior pelvic ring-a cadaver study and first clinical results.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2019Article
- Open mesh and laparoscopic total extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair under spinal and general anesthesia.Therapeutics and clinical risk management · 2018Article
- Spinal anesthesia is safe in laparoscopic total extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair. A retrospective clinical trial.Wideochirurgia i inne techniki maloinwazyjne = Videosurgery and other miniinvasive techniques · 2017Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
objectivesLaparoscopic inguinal hernia repair has become increasingly popular as an alternative to open surgery. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the laparoscopic total extraperitoneal procedure with the use of staple fixation and polypropylene mesh.
methodsA retrospective chart review examined outcomes of 1240 laparoscopic hernia operations in 783 patients, focusing on intraoperative and early postoperative complications, pain, and time until return to work and normal physical activities.
resultsThere were no intraoperative complications in this series; 106 patients experienced early postoperative complications across 8 evaluated categories: urinary retention (4.1%), seroma (3.0%), testicular/hemiscrotal swelling (1.9%), testicular atrophy (0%), hydrocele (0.6%), mesh infection (0.1%), and neurological symptoms (transient, 1.0%; persistent, 0.2%). Patients used an average of 5.6 Percocet pills after the procedure, and mean times until return to work and normal activities, including their routine exercise regimen, were 3.0 and 3.8 days, respectively.
conclusionComplication rates and convalescence times were considered equivalent or superior to those found in other studies assessing both laparoscopic and open techniques. The usage of multiple Endostaples did not result in increased neurologic complications in the early postoperative period when compared with findings in the literature. In the hands of an experienced surgeon, total extraperitoneal repair is a safe, effective alternative to open inguinal hernia repair.
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