Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Laparoscopic inguinal herniorrhaphy: classification and 1 year experience.

A Hawasli1

  • 1Department of Surgery, St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, MI.

Journal of Laparoendoscopic Surgery
|August 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Mushroom plugs with mesh significantly reduced recurrence rates in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair compared to cylindrical plugs, especially for large defects. This surgical approach offers improved outcomes for patients undergoing hernia surgery.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The original Ivor Lewis two stage esophagectomy revisited in the era of minimally invasive surgery.

American journal of surgery·2018
Same author

The impact of robotic cholecystectomy on private practice in a community teaching hospital.

American journal of surgery·2016
Same author

Laparoscopic versus conventional live donor nephrectomy: experience in a community transplant program.

The American surgeon·2001
Same author

Should needle localization breast biopsy give way to the new technology; the advanced breast biopsy instrumentation.

The American surgeon·2000
Same author

Management of choledocholithiasis in the era of laparoscopic surgery.

The American surgeon·2000
Same author

Laparoscopic anterior lumbar fusion.

Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A·2000

Area of Science:

  • Surgical innovation in hernia repair.
  • Minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Background:

  • Inguinal hernias are common, necessitating effective surgical repair.
  • Laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair is a minimally invasive option.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of different mesh plug types in TAPP inguinal hernia repair.
  • To compare recurrence rates between cylindrical and mushroom plugs.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis of 143 TAPP inguinal hernia repairs in 125 patients over 12 months.
  • Hernias classified by defect type, size, and primary/recurrent status.
  • Comparison of outcomes using cylindrical plugs (n=37) versus mushroom plugs (n=106) with mesh.

Main Results:

Related Experiment Videos

  • Two recurrences (5.4%) occurred with cylindrical plugs, both in indirect hernias with large internal rings (>2 cm).
  • Zero recurrences (0%) were observed with mushroom plugs in 106 repairs.
  • Mushroom plugs demonstrated a superior safety profile regarding hernia recurrence.

Conclusions:

  • Mushroom plugs with mesh are more effective than cylindrical plugs in preventing recurrence after TAPP inguinal hernia repair.
  • The choice of mesh plug may be critical, particularly for indirect inguinal hernias with significant internal ring dilation.