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A study of laparoscopic total extraperitoneal endoscopic hernioplasty in cases of inguinal hernia - an experience of a tertiary care centre

Background In present days, there is increase in laparoscopic hernia repair for inguinal hernias. The objective of this study was to evaluate the various parameters in laparoscopic TEP hernia repair.

Methods Prospective study. 25 patients, diagnosed with inguinal hernia that underwent laparoscopic TEP hernia repair from July 2011 to November 2013. Intervention: laparoscopic TEP hernia repair.Outcome measures: Conversion to open hernia repair. Operating time, unfavorable intra-operative inadvertent events, total hospital stay, return to routine work and recurrence.

Results Laparoscopic hernia TEP repair has less post-operative pain, early recovery with minimal hospital stay, low rate of post-operative complications, better cosmesis and no short term recurrence.

Conclusions The laparoscopic TEP hernia repair has better cosmesis, less post-operative pain, early recovery with minimal hospital stay, low rate of post-operative complications. However, for recurrence long term follow up is required.