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01-05-2007 | Review article

The Role of Endoscopic Extraperitoneal Herniorrhaphy: Where Do We Stand in 2005?

Authors: W. B. Bowne, C. B. Morgenthal, A. E. Castro, P. Shah, G. S. Ferzli

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 5/2007

Abstract

Inguinal hernia repair is a common surgical procedure, but the most effective surgical technique remains controversial. The evolution of laparoscopic techniques has allowed reproduction of open preperitoneal repair via an endoscopic total extraperitoneal (TEP) approach. More recently, the advent of comprehensive training in laparoscopy has allowed TEP to continue evolving as the feasibility of this approach gains recognition as a preferable technique. Once considered very difficult to learn, TEP currently is adequately taught in many surgical training programs. This report reviews the fundamentals and details various modifications that make this procedure more desirable than open procedures and other laparoscopic techniques. A resultant decrease in operative time, cost of the procedure, and morbidity to the patient is routine. In addition, the authors review their institutional experience and examine other current evidence-based data.

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Title: The Role of Endoscopic Extraperitoneal Herniorrhaphy: Where Do We Stand in 2005?
Authors: W. B. Bowne
C. B. Morgenthal
A. E. Castro
P. Shah
G. S. Ferzli
Publication date: 01-05-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 5/2007
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-006-9076-9

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