ArticleSurgical endoscopy2020
Ten golden rules for a safe MIS inguinal hernia repair using a new anatomical concept as a guide.
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- A novel artificial intelligence anatomical model for landmark recognition in endolaparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- ReTAPP for recurrent inguinal hernia after laparoscopic repair: extended experience and comparative analysis.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Article
- Intraoperative real-time recognition of dissectible layers by artificial intelligence is useful in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- Feasibility and safety of supervised robotic training for minor general surgical procedures: a prospective single-center study with early learning curve analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- Abdominal wall failure.Journal of minimal access surgery · 2026Article
- Evaluation of single-port robotic initial treatment of hernias (ESPRITH study): an initial case series following the IDEAL framework.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
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- Improving Intraoperative Compliance With Critical View of the Myopectineal Orifice Criteria Using the V-M Pathway During Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair.Journal of abdominal wall surgery : JAWS · 2026Article
- Two Cases of Inguinal Hernia after Kidney Transplantation Treated with Transabdominal Preperitoneal.Surgical case reports · 2026Article
- Beyond the five triangles: anatomical mastery, technique standardization, and skills development as the triad for excellence in robotic inguinal hernia repair.Journal of visualized surgery · 2026Article
- Laparoscopic vs. open inguinal hernia repair in Central Asia: a systematic review of technological readiness and safety frameworks.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Review
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- Robotic eTEP inguinal hernia repair.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Article
- Cord lipoma: how does it impacts on MIS inguinal hernia repairs.Surgical endoscopy · 2025Article
- Metachronous reoperation for recurrent and non-recurrent inguinal hernia after primary unilateral inguinal hernia repair: propensity score matched analysis of large US claims database.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Article
- Ambulatory bilateral groin hernia repair: open preperitoneal versus laparoscopic outcomes.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundAlthough laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair was described about 30 years ago and advantages of the technique have been demonstrated, the utilization of this approach has not been what we would expect. Some reasons may be the need for surgeons to understand the posterior anatomy of the groin from a new vantage point, as well as to acquire advanced laparoscopic skills. Recently, however, the introduction of a robotic approach has dramatically increased the adoption of minimally invasive techniques for inguinal hernia repair.
methodsImportant recent contributions to this evolution have been the establishment of a new concept known as the critical view of the Myopectineal Orifice (MPO) and the description of a new way of understanding the posterior view of the antomy of the groin (inverted Y and the five triangles). In this paper, we describe 10 rules for a safe MIS inguinal hernia repair (TAPP, TEP, ETEP, RTAPP) that combines these two new concepts in a unique way.
conclusionsAs the critical view of safety has made laparoscopic cholecystectomy safer, we feel that following our ten rules based on understanding the anatomy of the posterior groin as defined by zones and essential triangles and the technical steps to achieve the critical view of the MPO will foster the goal of safe MIS hernia repair, no matter which minimally invasive technique is employed.
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