Current opinion on laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia

Pavlidis, Theodosios

doi:10.1007/s00464-009-0701-2

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“…Pavlids [1] recently reported that the recurrence rate varies from 0% to 8% for laparoscopic repair and from 0% to 3.6% for open repair. Our sample of patients was relatively small, and our follow-up periods were not considered to be very long.…”

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Comparison of the open tension-free mesh-plug, transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP), and totally extraperitoneal (TEP) laparoscopic techniques for primary unilateral inguinal hernia repair: a prospective randomized controlled trial

et al. 2010

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The findings show that open tension-free mesh-plug hernia repair, TAPP, and TEP are safe and effective for patients with primary unilateral inguinal hernia. Both TAPP and TEP are superior to open repair in terms of less postoperative pain and faster recovery time. The authors therefore recommend laparoscopic repair techniques as the preferable choice of surgical procedure. However, they think open repair will remain a practical solution in China because of its lower cost, short learning period, and need for no special equipment.

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“…Laparoscopic repairs generally are considered an excellent option for bilateral location or recurrent hernias. However, the methods for primary unilateral hernia still are debated [1]. In China, the question concerning the best method for treating primary unilateral inguinal hernia still is not answered.…”

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Comparison of the open tension-free mesh-plug, transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP), and totally extraperitoneal (TEP) laparoscopic techniques for primary unilateral inguinal hernia repair: a prospective randomized controlled trial

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“…These two approaches have proved similar in terms of recurrence [10–12]. The laparoscopic approach has some disadvantages, including a steep learning curve, higher cost, longer operating times.…”

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“…The laparoscopic approach has some disadvantages, including a steep learning curve, higher cost, longer operating times. and higher rates of complication (mainly viscera injury), as well as requiring special equipment, training and technical skills [12]. For these reasons, we prefer to use an anterior approach in the first instance.…”

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Transinguinal preperitoneal groin hernia repair using a preperitoneal mesh preformed with a permanent memory ring: a good alternative to Lichtenstein’s technique

Maillart

Vantournhoudt

Piret-Gerard

et al. 2011

Hernia

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PurposeThe transinguinal preperitoneal (TIPP) technique uses a preperitoneal mesh preformed with a permanent memory ring, which greatly facilitates application of Rives’ technique. The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate our primary results by systematic clinical and ultrasound evaluations more than 1 year after surgery.MethodsThis unicentric study included all consecutive adult patients treated with surgery for a groin hernia by the same surgeon using the same technique between December 2006 and December 2008. Any patient who participated in this study had both a systematic clinical and ultrasound control between 6 months and 3 years after surgery.ResultsIn this study, we performed 145 hernia repairs. There was no infection of the mesh and no clinical recurrence; additionally there was an ultrasound recurrence (n = 3) in 2% of asymptomatic patients and chronic pain in 4.8% of patients who did not require the consumption of systematic painkillers and are not limited in their activities.ConclusionsIt is feasible to correct a groin hernia using a preperitoneal preformed mesh with a permanent memory ring. Our study confirms the positive results of Pélissier and colleagues (Pélissier and Ngo, Ann Chir 131:590–594, 2006; Pélissier et al. J Chir 144(4):5S35–5S40, 2007; Pélissier et al. Hernia 11:229–234, 2007; Pélissier et al. Hernia 12:51–56, 2007) and Berrevoet et al. (Hernia 13:243–249, 2009; Langenbeck’s Arch Surg 395:557–562, 2010) and is the first study to use a systematic clinical and ultrasound control more than 1 year after surgery. This technique has a low rate of complications, including ultrasound recurrence in 2% of patients without any clinical recurrence and chronic pain in 4.8% of patients who did not require the consumption of systematic painkillers and are not limited in their activities. This technique consisted of the placement of a patch in the preperitoneal space, which combines the benefits of the anterior approach (i.e., easy technique, short learning curve, low cost) and the preperitoneal placement of the mesh (less recurrence, less pain). This procedure is a good alternative to Lichtenstein’s technique.

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“…Since its introduction, minimally invasive surgery has made a great impact in the field of surgery. Surgical repair for inguinal hernia has also been influenced by this development and currently two primary techniques are being performed: transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) and totally extraperitoneal (TEP) repair (1). However, there are currently only a few reports on single‐incision laparoscopic repair for inguinal hernia (2–5).…”

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Single-incision transabdominal preperitoneal and totally extraperitoneal repair for inguinal hernia: Early experience from a single center in Asia

Yang

Lai

Chan

et al. 2011

Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery

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Current opinion on laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia

Cited by 10 publications

References 21 publications

Comparison of the open tension-free mesh-plug, transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP), and totally extraperitoneal (TEP) laparoscopic techniques for primary unilateral inguinal hernia repair: a prospective randomized controlled trial

Comparison of the open tension-free mesh-plug, transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP), and totally extraperitoneal (TEP) laparoscopic techniques for primary unilateral inguinal hernia repair: a prospective randomized controlled trial

Transinguinal preperitoneal groin hernia repair using a preperitoneal mesh preformed with a permanent memory ring: a good alternative to Lichtenstein’s technique

Single-incision transabdominal preperitoneal and totally extraperitoneal repair for inguinal hernia: Early experience from a single center in Asia

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