Background Laparoscopic total extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair is a well-known
approach to inguinal hernia repair that is usually performed under general anesthesia (GA) …

The authors refer results of surgical treatment of incarcerated ventral hernias in patients with
morbid obesity. In the 3rd Department of Surgery of the Comenius University Medical Faculty …

Aim: To compare TEP inguinal hernia repair performed when the patient was treated under
spinal anesthesia (SA) with that performed under general anesthesia (GA). Material and …

Background: Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia is traditionally performed under general
anesthesia mainly because of the adverse effects that carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum …

BACKGROUND: The lumbar area is limited by the bone structures (superiorly by the 12 th
rib and inferiorly by the iliac crest); furthermore, several important nerves, including the …

Objective To analyze the safety in combing laparoscopic ventral hernia repair with a mesh
and bariatric surgery. Background Obesity is one of the important precipitating factors for …

Purpose: Obesity is one of the most important risk factors for complications after ventral
hernia repair (VHR), and minimally invasive (MIS) techniques are preferred in obese …

Introduction Management of ventral hernia in obese is a complex problem. The methods of
weight loss, alternatives if the patient cannot undergo bariatric surgery, timing, and type of …

Background Open and laparoscopic approaches to ventral hernia repair are generally
exclusive of each other. However, select patients with difficult hernias may benefit from …

Background Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair may be an alternative to open mesh repair
as it avoids a large abdominal incision, and thus potentially reduces pain and hospital stay …