Background–purpose Totally extraperitoneal (TEP) endoscopic hernioplasty and
Lichtenstein hernioplasty are the most commonly used approaches for inguinal hernia …

Background Finding the optimal approach to repair an inguinal hernia is controversial.
Therefore, for the scientific evaluation of the total extraperitoneal (TEP) and Lichtenstein …

Background: This study aimed to identify the best procedure for addressing inguinal hernias
by comparing results after transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP), totally extraperitoneal …

Background The aim of this article is to explore the clinical effects between open
extraperitoneal approaches and totally extraperitoneal laparoscopic hernioplasty (TEP) in …

Background Lichtenstein's technique is considered the reference technique for inguinal
hernia repair. Recent trials suggest that the totally extraperitoneal (TEP) technique may lead …

Abstract Purpose The Lichtenstein hernioplasty has long been seen as the gold standard for
inguinal hernia repair. Unfortunately, this repair is often associated with chronic pain, up to …

Background Compared with open herniorrhaphy, laparoscopic herniorrhaphy can yield
more favorable clinical outcomes. However, previous studies failed to give definite answer …

Hypothesis Mesh repair is generally preferred for surgical correction of inguinal hernia,
although the merits of endoscopic techniques over open surgery are still debated. Herein …

Background For the scientific evaluation of the endoscopic and open mesh techniques for
the repair of inguinal hernia, meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCT) are …

Background: This meta-analysis aimed to explore the safety and efficacy of Lichtenstein
versus laparoscopic hernioplasty for inguinal hernias based on eligible randomized …