Objectives: To compare a laparoscopic (totally extraperitoneal patch (TEP)) and an open
technique (Lichtenstein) for inguinal hernia repair regarding recurrence rate and possible …

Background To analyze hospital resource utilization for laparoscopic vs open incisional
hernia repair including the postoperative period. Methods Prospectively collected …

Background: Recurrence after primary conventional inguinal herniorrhaphy occurs in
approximately 10% of patients depending on the type of repair and expertise of the surgeon …

Purpose: A retrospective clinical trial was conducted to compare laparoscopic incisional
hernia repair (LIHR) and open traditional repair (OR). Demographics, perioperative data …

Background: This report reviews our experience with 512 groin hernias treated by a
laparoscopic extraperitoneal approach over the past 5 years. We detail the modifications …

Background: The popularity of laparoscopic repair of incisional hernias is increasing due to
the apparent advantages of laparoscopy. Patients and methods: A group of 150 consecutive …

BACKGROUND: This study was performed to determine if defect size after laparoscopic
incisional hernia repair is predictive of recurrence during the long-term follow-up evaluation …

Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernias follows some principles that have already proven its
efficiency, as a posterior approach and the prosthetic repair that allows a “tension-free” …

El tratamiento quirÚrgico de las hernias de la región inguinal se mantiene en un proceso de
modificaciones técnicas. El reciente advenimiento la cirugía mínimamente invasiva ha …