Laparoendoscopic single-site totally extraperitoneal adult inguinal hernia repair: initial 100 patients

Abstract

Based on our experience, in the hands of experienced laparoscopic surgeons, LESS TEP repair for adult inguinal hernia using the homemade port as an access platform is feasible and safe and provides acceptable operative outcomes.

The role of the laparoendoscopic single site totally extraperitoneal approach to inguinal hernia repairs: a review and meta-analysis of the literature

“…On further scrutiny, 16 articles 15,19,22,[35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47] were used in our literature review and 3 studies comparing LESS TEP with LAP TEP were found to have useful data for the summative outcome. One study commented on a previous report.…”

“…15,19,35,37,38,41,42,44,47 Seven studies used a single port access device. 15,19,36,38,39,41,43 Other techniques included the use of 3 ports through a single incision.…”

“…15,19,36,38,39,41,43 Other techniques included the use of 3 ports through a single incision. 35 Jacob et al 38 Bucher et al 36 Surgit et al 41 Agrawal et al 39 Tran 15 Do et al 19 Chung et al 42 He et al 43 Tai et al…”

“…15,39,42,43 There were only minor complications: epididymitis, wound infection, dehiscience and seroma/hematomas. 39,42 Two studies reported on return to activities after a range of 5-14 days. 15,42 There were no recurrences reported up to 14 months after the operation.…”

“…Characteristic Cugura et al 35,37 Jacob et al 38 Bucher et al 36 Surgit et al 41 Agrawal et al 39 Tran 15 Do et al 19 Chung et al 42 He et al 43 Tai et al…”