Transabdominal preperitoneal herniorrhaphy

Surg Laparosc Endosc. 1993 Aug;3(4):328-32.

Abstract

There have been multiple different approaches to laparoscopic herniorrhaphy with a tendency toward exposure of the preperitoneal space with placement of a prosthesis into this area. The transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) approach is a reasonably simple, safe repair, resulting in a less than 1% recurrence rate with minimal complications. This relatively pain-free herniorrhaphy allows rapid return to normal activity.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Hernia, Femoral / surgery*
  • Hernia, Inguinal / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Surgical Mesh
  • Surgical Stapling