ArticleJournal of the West African College of Surgeons
A Randomised Comparison of Extended View Totally Extraperitoneal Repair (eTEP) and Conventional Totally Extraperitoneal Repair (TEP) for Inguinal Hernia.
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Abstract
Background: Inguinal hernia is a common surgical condition requiring definitive repair. While totally extraperitoneal repair (TEP) is a widely used laparoscopic approach, its limitations include restricted space for dissection and a steep learning curve. The extended view totally extraperitoneal repair (eTEP) technique was developed to address these issues by providing a larger surgical field and improved port placement. This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency, benefits, limitations, surgery duration, hospital stay, and recurrence rates of eTEP, comparing its outcomes with conventional TEP in inguinal hernia repair. Materials and Methods: A randomised comparative study was conducted on 36 patients with a primary inguinal hernia at ABVIMS and Dr. RML Hospital over 2 years. Patients were divided into two groups (TEP and eTEP, with 18 in each). Variables, such as operative time, postoperative pain, hospital stay, and recurrence, were assessed. Statistical analysis included Mann-Whitney, Results: The mean operative time was 78.89 min for TEP and 82.50 min for eTEP, with no statistically significant difference ( Conclusion: eTEP is comparable to TEP in terms of perioperative outcomes. Although eTEP takes slightly longer, it has fewer complications and a lower conversion rate. Both techniques are equally effective for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.
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