Abstract Background: In February 1993 a prospective randomized multicenter trial was
initiated to compare laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal hernioplasty to Shouldice …

The results of our randomized trial of 176 patients comprising primary hernias [Shouldice
versus transabdominal preperitoneal approach (TAPP)] showed only slight advantages for …

Background: There is a scarcity of data on long-term results after laparoscopic hernia repair.
Herein we report on the outcome of a group of patients who were followed up for 5 years in a …

Background: A randomized controlled trial was conducted in a day surgery setting
comparing a standardized variant of the Shouldice hernioplasty with extraperitoneal …

Background: At present only short‐term follow‐up data are available to compare endoscopic
and conventional hernia surgery. This paper presents data from a randomized study 6 years …

In this study, laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair and
traditional open inguinal hernia repair were compared in relation to operative time, hospital …

Laparoscopic minimally invasive surgical procedures are gaining popularity. Laparoscopic
hernia repair is now less controversial and more readily acceptable, with at present …

We conducted a prospective study to evaluate early complications and complaints of 60
patients who underwent laparoscopic transperitoneal hernia repair at our institution …

Laparoscopic hernia surgery was introduced in this unit in May 1992. Up to November 1995.
426 patients with 491 inguinal and femoral hernias have undergone surgery. A …

Background: Information concerning short-term results for laparoscopic extraperitoneal
hernia repair is available, but long-term results remain poorly documented. The purpose of …