Background Laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernia repair (TEP) has been compared
with the open technique in several studies in terms of technical properties and perioperative …

AIMS: Using slit and nonslit mesh in laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal preperitoneal
(TEPP) inguinal hernia repair are well-known approaches. The aim of this prospective …

Background The effects of hernia repair on testicular function remain uncertain, regardless
of the technique used. Studies that analyze testicular volume and flow after hernia repair or …

Background Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most frequently performed operations. The
Lichtenstein hernia repair is the most popular hernia repair technique in general surgical …

Purpose The effect of laparoscopic TEP repair on testicular perfusion is unclear. The
procedure entails dissection of testicular blood vessels off the hernial sac and incorporation …

Testicular atrophy is a sequela of inguinal hernioplasty. The purpose of this study was to
evaluate the effects of Lichtenstein (LHR) and laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) …

BACKGROUND: Despite the frequency of open and laparoscopic herniorraphy the effect of
the hernia and subsequent repair on testicular function is unknown. Our objective was to …

Background The influence of laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery is still unclear. The aim of
this study was to compare the possible early effects of laparoscopic and open inguinal …

Purpose Compare testicular perfusion between the herniated and the healthy side pre-and
post-surgery. Materials and methods Our study was done on patients with unilateral inguinal …

Purpose Endoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) hernia repair with polypropylene mesh
has become a well-established technique. However, since the mesh is placed in close …