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 …

Abstract Background: Between October 1992 and May 1996, 893 hernia repairs were
performed at the Surgical Clinic in Mannheim: 448 (50%) using laparoscopy (TAPP-method) …

Although the laparoscopic technique is a new approach to groin hernia, it is becoming more
widely accepted as an alternative to traditional open techniques. This study is a preliminary …

Background The optimal treatment for recurrent inguinal hernia is of concern due to the high
frequency of recurrence. Methods This randomized multicenter study compared the short …

BACKGROUND: Various systems exist for prosthesis fixation in hernia repair. These
techniques vary in terms of postoperative complications and pain. This study compares …

In Homo sapiens sapiens and many mammalian quadrupeds, there is an absence of the
posterior rectus sheath below the arcuate line (of Douglas) and an insubstantial …

Background Mesh fixation is a critical step in TAPP laparoscopic hernia repair because
tackers used for this purpose are associated with possible neuralgia. Methods For the …

Background The efficacy and safety of prosthesis fixation were studied by means of fibrin
glue (Tissucol, Baxter Healthcare) during laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal …

BACKGROUND: We present a randomised control trial to compare suture fixation of the
mesh with non-mechanical fixation using n-butyl cyanoacrylate (NBCA) glue for …

Introduction: The advent of laparoscopic techniques in repairing inguinal hernia has
significantly improved outcomes of inguinal hernia surgery. However, acute and chronic …