Laparoscopic Umbilical Hernia Repair Using a “Two-Port” Technique: A Single-Center Experience

Abstract

Background: Laparoscopic umbilical hernia repair has gained popularity over the last decade. As an alternative to the classical three-to four-port laparoscopic technique, the two-port technique is reported to have the advantages of being the least minimally invasive umbilical repair procedure described to date. The aim of this study was to determine the operative outcomes of patients treated using the twoport umbilical hernia repair technique.

Patient Satisfaction Following Laparoscopic Umbilical Hernia Repair Using a “Two-Port” Technique

“…The two-port laparoscopic hernia repair technique is reported to have the advantages of being the least minimally-invasive umbilical repair procedure described to date [2,3]. Here we build on our recent study of surgical outcomes using the two-port laparoscopic hernia repair technique [4]. Although there have been several studies of patient outcomes after traditional hernia repair and laparoscopic repair using three-or four-port techniques, patient satisfaction after two-port umbilical hernia repair is unknown.…”