Laparoscopic inguinal Hernia Repair (Total Extra-Peritoneal): Tips and Tricks

  • S M Bhattarai
  • G Simkhada
  • T Shah
  • R K Gupta

Abstract

Introduction: Inguinal hernia is one of the major problems at B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS),a tertiary referral center. We perform Laparoscopic hernia repair as a routine procedure for groin hernias. Thistechnique is highly demanding and complex. In our country the development of laparoscopic technique is stillin a developing phase.Aims and objective: To present technical tips and trick in LIHR, which we experienced, as lead to preventingintra/post operative complication.Results: We have performed a total of 129 groin hernia repairs in 105 patients with M: F= 26:1 and mean age41.97±20 (16-85). The mean length of hospital stay was 1.14 ± 0.35 days. Eight patients were converted to TAPPand 1 converted to open hernia repair due to operative difficulty. The complications encountered are pain (20),seroma(8) and epididymitis(2).Conclusion: In our experience LIHR (TEP) is safe method for routine management of groin hernias.
Published
2016-03-26
How to Cite
BHATTARAI, S M et al. Laparoscopic inguinal Hernia Repair (Total Extra-Peritoneal): Tips and Tricks. J Soc Surg Nep, [S.l.], v. 18, mar. 2016. ISSN 2392-4772. Available at: <https://jssn.org.np/index.php?journal=jssn&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=153>. Date accessed: 29 mar. 2024.

Keywords

Groin hernia; LIHR; TEP