ArticleHernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery2019
Could long-term follow-up modify the outcomes after laparoscopic TAPP? A 5-year retrospective cohort study.
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- How Reproducible Are Abdominal Wall Surgical Techniques? A Methodological Assessment of Technical Reporting in the Contemporary Literature.Journal of abdominal wall surgery : JAWS · 2026Article
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- Laparoscopic transperitoneal hernia repair (TAPP) in emergency: long-term follow-up in a high volume centre.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2022Article
- Clinical Data Analysis for Treatment of Adult Inguinal Hernia by TAPP or TEP.Frontiers in surgery · 2022Article
- Incidence and risk factors for umbilical trocar site hernia after laparoscopic TAPP repair. A single high-volume center experience.Surgical endoscopy · 2021Article
- Long-term outcomes after bilateral transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair for asymptomatic contralateral inguinal hernia.Surgical endoscopy · 2021Article
- Value and patient appreciation of follow-up after endoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2020Article
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Abstract
purposeLaparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR) has demonstrated multiple benefits. However, long-term results regarding recurrence and quality of life (QoL) are still on debate. We aimed to analyze postoperative outcomes with long-term follow-up after LIHR.
methodsA consecutive series from December 2012 to May 2017 of laparoscopic TAPP was included. A minimum of 6 months of follow-up was required for inclusion. The sample was divided into two groups, G1: patients with recurrence and G2: patients without recurrence. Patient's characteristics, operative variables and postoperative outcomes were analyzed. A QoL survey (Eura-HS QoL) was performed in the pre- and postoperative period.
resultsA total of 717 laparoscopic TAPP were performed in 443 patients. On univariate analysis, smoking, previous recurrence, mesh size smaller than 12 × 15 cm and surgical teams with less than 30 cases/year showed an increased recurrence rate (p < 0.05). But only smoking and less experienced teams were statistically significant on multivariate analysis (p < 0.01). After a 2-year follow-up, recurrence rate was 1.5%, while it increased to 2.6% (n = 19) at 5-year follow-up. Sixty percent of patients answered QoL survey. Average preoperative scores of pain, activities restriction and aesthetic dissatisfaction improved significantly after 6 months of follow-up in patients without recurrence.
conclusionsAfter LIHR, quality of life shows a significant improvement in all parameters. Extending follow-up beyond 2 years after laparoscopic TAPP allows a more accurate assessment of recurrence rate. Smoking and inexperienced teams were significant risk factors for its development.
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