ArticleWideochirurgia i inne techniki maloinwazyjne = Videosurgery and other miniinvasive techniques2022
Laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal repair (umbilical TAPP) versus open ventral patch repair for medium size umbilical hernias in overweight and obese patients.
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- Laparoscopic versus open repair for umbilical hernia: outcomes and complications.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Abdominal binders versus semi-rigid corsets after open ventral hernia repair: early postoperative tolerance and patient preference in a randomized cross-over study.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Trial
- Application of cephalad approach laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal mesh repair in mid-lower abdominal incisional hernias.BMC surgery · 2026Article
- Laparosocpic "Intraperitoneal Underlay Mesh"-Plus: A Viable Approach for Incisional-Ventral Hernia Repair.Journal of abdominal wall surgery : JAWS · 2025Review
- Comparative Study Between Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal Repair Plus and Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Onlay Repair Plus of Umbilical and Paraumbilical Hernia.Journal of abdominal wall surgery : JAWS · 2025Article
- Totally Extraperitoneal Approach With Preperitoneal Repair for the Treatment of Midline Hernia Defects: A Case Series and Single-Center Experience.Journal of abdominal wall surgery : JAWS · 2025Article
- An emerging, less explored Subcutaneous onlay laparoscopic approach for ventral hernias with concomitant diastasis recti.Scientific reports · 2024Observational
- Outcomes of laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair in the elderly population: a retrospective cohort study.Wideochirurgia i inne techniki maloinwazyjne = Videosurgery and other miniinvasive techniques · 2024Article
- The Association of Polish Surgeons (APS) clinical guidelines for the use of laparoscopy in the management of abdominal emergencies. Part I.Wideochirurgia i inne techniki maloinwazyjne = Videosurgery and other miniinvasive techniques · 2023Article
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Abstract
introductionDespite high prevalence of umbilical hernias an open anterior approach is still frequently performed. Mesh use, although necessary in recurrence prevention, may lead to more frequent surgical site infections, especially in obese patients. Intraperitoneal onlay mesh (IPOM) may promote intraperitoneal adhesions. Some of these limitations may be reconciled by transabdominal-preperitoneal repair (TAPP).
aimTo compare the feasibility, safety and efficacy of umbilical TAPP (u-TAPP) with ventral patch repair technique (VPR). MATERIAL AND
methodsThe analysis included overweight/obese patients undergoing elective surgery for primary umbilical hernia (22 in VPR, 21 in u-TAPP).
resultsThere were no differences between groups regarding size of the hernia defect. The mean width of the defect was 26 mm in VPR and 30 mm in u-TAPP (p = 0.185). The operation time was significantly shorter (p < 0.001) in VPR (43.1 ±11.6 min) than in u-TAPP (93.2 ±22.3 min). However, in VPR it was possible to place a much smaller area of synthetic mesh than in u-TAPP (34.3 vs. 164.2 cm
conclusionsTAPP technique in umbilical hernia repair allows for placement of a much larger mesh than an anterior approach surgery, and is closer to current recommendations, especially for patients with additional risk factors, such as obesity or coexistence of diastasis recti. TAPP allows a mesh to be introduced into the preperitoneal space, allowing one to avoid direct contact between the mesh and the intestines. Laparoscopic umbilical TAPP is feasible and safe, but the operation time is longer compared to open methods.
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