An Update on the Status of Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repairs: Narrative Review Article
Kumar Hari Rajah *
Department of Surgery, Taylor’s University School of Medicine and Health Science, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Abstract
The utilisation of laparoscopic techniques for inguinal hernia repair has been increasingly adopted in clinical practice. The Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) and Total Extraperitoneal (TEP) approaches are the predominant procedures employed for the treatment of primary, recurrent, and bilateral inguinal hernias. These techniques, however, necessitate specialised equipment and training, and they present a significant learning curve. This article aims to examine the advantages and disadvantages of the TAPP and TEP repair methods. Furthermore, we will compare these laparoscopic techniques with traditional open inguinal repairs and explore the role of robotic-assisted inguinal hernia repair.
Keywords: Inguinal Hernia, laparoscopic repair, transabdominal preperitoneal, total extraperitoneal, robotic hernia repair, complications, mesh