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ArticleHernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery2022

Feasibility of modified-TEP technique for large inguinoscrotal and large femoral hernia and its advantages.

S Wijerathne, L Wai, J Lee, C Loh, S Malik, D Lomanto

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S WijerathneDepartment of General Surgery, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore. sujithwijerathne@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5613-9816
L WaiDepartment of General Surgery, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
J LeeDepartment of General Surgery, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
C LohDepartment of General Surgery, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
S MalikDepartment of General Surgery, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
D LomantoDepartment of General Surgery, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.

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purposeTo describe the feasibility of modified-TEP technique in reducing dead space in large inguinoscrotal and large femoral hernia to prevent seroma, reduce recurrence and complications.

methodsThis is a case series of patients who have completed a minimum of 9 months follow-up after undergoing elective endo-laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair with modified-TEP technique for large inguinoscrotal and large femoral hernia in a single institution from June to October 2020.

results14 large inguinoscrotal hernia and 4 large femoral hernia were repaired using the modified-TEP technique in 15 patients. These patients reported minimal pain after surgery. There were no reported seroma, complications or recurrences up to 9 months follow-up period.

conclusionModified-TEP technique for large inguinoscrotal and large femoral hernia has shown good outcomes and patients reported minimum levels of pain. In experienced hands, it is safe, feasible and effective in reducing seroma formation and hernia recurrence.

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Hernia, FemoralHernia, InguinalLaparoscopyFeasibility StudiesHerniorrhaphyHumansPainRecurrenceSeromaSurgical MeshFemoral herniaHernia repairInguinoscrotal herniaModified-TEP

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