The aim of this study was to compare the open posterior preperitoneal versus anterior tension-free approach for repair of unilateral recurrent inguinal hernia regarding complications and early ...

Such conditions formed the basis for application of Amin’s lateral access rules [10], yet additionally, to decrease the operative wound and diminish the risk of produced flap ischaemia, elements of ...

The open preperitoneal hernia repair offers many advantages. It is inexpensive, has a low recurrence rate, and allows the surgeon to cover all potential defects with one piece of mesh ...

In the face of rising life expectancy, adequate hernia management in older adults is crucial. Laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal patch plasty (TAPP) for hernia repair is minimally invasive, but ...

There are 2 main approaches for the laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernias. Transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair involves access to the hernia through the peritoneal cavity. Mesh is inserted ...