ArticleHernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery2026
Intraoperative adverse events and management strategies in laparoscopic enhanced-view totally extraperitoneal repair (eTEP): a guide to safe introduction.
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backgroundEnhanced-view totally extraperitoneal repair (eTEP) is a promising minimally-invasive technique for ventral hernia repair, allowing extensive retromuscular dissection and large mesh placement with low rates of wound complications and a fast recovery. The learning curve, however, is substantial and technical expertise is crucial for satisfying outcomes. The aim of this study is to critically analyse intraoperative adverse events and provide guidance for safe introduction of eTEP. MATERIALS AND
methodsAll patients undergoing eTEP for primary or incisional ventral hernias between October 2023 and December 2024 at three centres were included in this prospective study. eTEP was divided in 10 surgical steps and each was rated for its difficulty (1-5 points) and analysed for the incidence of adverse events. Surgeon workload was measured using the NASA-Task-Load-Index (0-100) and perioperative outcomes were reported.
resultsA total of 125 patients with a median BMI of 31 kg/m
conclusionHernia dissection and defect closure in laparoscopic eTEP are particularly technically challenging and associated with a high surgeon workload. Due to its technical complexity and frequent intraoperative adverse events, laparoscopic eTEP should be adopted within structured training pathways and appropriate case selection.
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