SynthesisHernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery2024
Transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair for emergency groin hernia: a systematic review.
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- Assessing the learning curve in laparoscopic TAPP repair for emergency inguinal hernia: a comparative study with open repair.Scientific reports · 2026Article
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- Comparative Analysis of Early Complications and Length of Hospital Stay After Laparoscopic and Open Inguinal Hernia Repair.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Laparoscopic Management of Small Bowel Obstruction and Ischemia Caused by Spontaneous Transomental Hernia in a Virgin Abdomen: A Case Report.Case reports in surgery · 2026Article
- Modern Perspectives on Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Narrative Review on Surgical Techniques, Mesh Selection and Fixation Strategies.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
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Abstract
purposeLaparoscopic groin hernia repair has evolved and gained popularity and laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) procedure provides an opportunity to evaluate the peritoneal cavity and both inguinal areas without the need for additional dissection. There is still a paucity of evidence to support TAPP repair in the emergency setting. In this systematic review, we aim to evaluate the feasibility and safety of TAPP repair for incarcerated and strangulated groin hernias.
methodsPRISMA guidelines were followed for literature search and established inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied. Data were extracted and analyzed for the outcomes of interest.
resultsOverall, 8 studies were included in the review, comprising 316 patients. Patients characteristics and outcomes were limitedly reported. Only 3 cases of conversion to open approach were reported and 2 recurrences were diagnosed. Postoperative complications are inconsistently reported but mostly refer to minor complications. There were no mortality cases. Visceral resections were performed in 25 cases due to ischemia, mostly extracorporeally.
conclusionLaparoscopy is a game changer and TAPP approach is a feasible, safe, and effective technique for the emergent repair of groin hernias. Further studies and prospective randomized data are needed to establish its role in the emergent groin hernia management.
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