Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing Lichtenstein and totally extraperitoneal laparoscopic hernioplasty in treatment of inguinal hernias

Z Bobo, W Nan, Q Qin, W Tao, L Jianguo… - Journal of surgical …, 2014 - Elsevier
Background Finding the optimal approach to repair an inguinal hernia is controversial.
Therefore, for the scientific evaluation of the total extraperitoneal (TEP) and Lichtenstein …

Total extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair compared with Lichtenstein (the LEVEL-Trial): a randomized controlled trial

HR Langeveld, M van't Riet, WF Weidema… - 2010 - journals.lww.com
Background: This randomized controlled trial was designed to compare the most common
technique for open mesh repair (Lichtenstein) with the currently preferred minimally invasive …

Randomized clinical trial of total extraperitoneal inguinal hernioplasty vs Lichtenstein repair: a long-term follow-up study

HH Eker, HR Langeveld, PJ Klitsie… - Archives of …, 2012 - jamanetwork.com
Hypothesis Mesh repair is generally preferred for surgical correction of inguinal hernia,
although the merits of endoscopic techniques over open surgery are still debated. Herein …

Laparoscopic versus Lichtenstein hernioplasty for inguinal hernias: a systematic review and Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

L Sun, YM Shen, J Chen - Minimally Invasive Therapy & Allied …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Background: This meta-analysis aimed to explore the safety and efficacy of Lichtenstein
versus laparoscopic hernioplasty for inguinal hernias based on eligible randomized …

[PDF][PDF] Is laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair more effective than open repair

O Aly, A Green, M Joy, CH Wong, A Al-Kandari… - J Coll Physicians Surg …, 2011 - jcpsp.pk
Objective: To systematically review randomized controlled trials,(RCT) evidence comparing
Lichtenstein to total extraperitoneal (TEP) hernia repair in terms of clinical and cost …

Comparison of endoscopic procedures vs Lichtenstein and other open mesh techniques for inguinal hernia repair: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

CG Schmedt, S Sauerland, R Bittner - Surgical Endoscopy and Other …, 2005 - Springer
Background For the scientific evaluation of the endoscopic and open mesh techniques for
the repair of inguinal hernia, meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCT) are …

Comparison of open preperitoneal and Lichtenstein repair for inguinal hernia repair: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

J Li, Z Ji, T Cheng - The American journal of surgery, 2012 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: The aim of this article was to compare the outcomes of the open
preperitoneal approaches and the Lichtenstein technique in the repair of inguinal hernias …

[HTML][HTML] The totally extraperitoneal method versus Lichtenstein's technique for inguinal hernia repair: a systematic review with meta-analyses and trial sequential …

GG Koning, J Wetterslev, C Van Laarhoven, F Keus - PloS one, 2013 - journals.plos.org
Background Lichtenstein's technique is considered the reference technique for inguinal
hernia repair. Recent trials suggest that the totally extraperitoneal (TEP) technique may lead …

[HTML][HTML] Comparison of endoscopic surgery and Lichtenstein repair for treatment of inguinal hernias: a network meta-analysis

Y Lyu, Y Cheng, B Wang, W Du, Y Xu - Medicine, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Background: This study aimed to identify the best procedure for addressing inguinal hernias
by comparing results after transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP), totally extraperitoneal …

Laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernia repair versus open Lichtenstein hernia repair: results and complications

D Vidović, I Kirac, E Glavan… - … & Advanced Surgical …, 2007 - liebertpub.com
Whereas open Lichtenstein inguinal herniorrhaphy is generally accepted as a safe, well-
understood method with a high success rate, the laparoscopic repair of a inguinal hernia is a …