Totally extraperitoneal laparoscopic hernioplasty:A report of 16 cases / 中国微创外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the technique of totally extraperitoneal laparoscopic hernioplasty(TEP). Methods 16 patients with inguinal hernia were treated with TEP.There were 14 indirect inguinal hernia and 2 direct inguinal hernia.All patients were treated by laperoscopic herhisplasty through extraperitoneal route. Results All cases were operated on successfully.Operation time was 65.5(40～120)min.The average postoperative hospital stay was 3.7(3～7)days.No complication occurred.There was no recurrence. Conclusionss TEP is a satisfactory technique with a low recurrence rate and a low major complication rate.