Mechanisms of Hernia Recurrence After Preperitoneal Mesh Rep... : Annals of Surgery
Mechanisms of Hernia Recurrence After Preperitoneal Mesh Repair: Traditional and Laparoscopic …

The use of prosthetic materials in the abdominal wall or abdominal cavity has been
successful only since the introduction of woven polypropylene mesh in the 1950s. Although …

Introduction Worldwide, more than 20 million patients undergo groin hernia repair annually.
The many different approaches, treatment indications and a significant array of techniques …

Introduction More than 20 years since the introduction of TAPP and TEP into clinical routine,
there is a lack of clarity due to conflicting comparative data. Therefore, more results from …

Background This report reviews our experience with 3530 transabdominal preperitoneal
(TAPP) hernia repairs in 3017 patients (513 bilateral) over the 7-year period from May 1992 …

Background: This report reviews our experience with 5,203 totally extraperitoneal (TEP)
endoscopic hernia repairs performed in 3,868 patients over the 7.5-year period between …

This study compares the results of two laparoscopic hernioplasties: the transabdominal
preperitoneal (TAPP) and the totally extraperitoneal (TEP). Over a 43-month period 1,115 …

Background: To determine if there are common factors beyond the learning curve that lead
to recurrence after laparoscopic hernioplasty, we analyzed failures seen in seven centers …

Surgeons who perform minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for inguinal hernia repair are
embracing new techniques, technologies, materials, and equipment at a faster pace than …

Nothing so prevents the occurrence of complications as one's awareness and fear of them.
With this premise, this article attempts to put into perspective a current view of the …