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Area of Science:

  • Surgical techniques
  • Hernia repair
  • Minimally invasive surgery

Background:

  • Transabdominal preperitoneal patch plasty (TAPP) is the most common surgical technique for inguinal hernia repair in Germany.
  • Developed since 1992, TAPP is now a standardized procedure suitable for trainee surgeons.
  • Existing literature often lacks scientific rationale for specific TAPP steps.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a detailed description of the Transabdominal preperitoneal patch plasty (TAPP) surgical technique.
  • To present the scientific evidence and rationale behind each individual step of the TAPP procedure.
  • To offer a comprehensive guide for surgeons, particularly trainees, on the TAPP method.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed step-by-step description of the Transabdominal preperitoneal patch plasty (TAPP) procedure.
  • Inclusion of scientific evidence and expert experience to justify technique choices.
  • Review of existing literature and surgical demonstrations.

Main Results:

  • Comprehensive documentation of TAPP surgical stages.
  • Explanation of the scientific basis for preferring specific techniques within the TAPP procedure.
  • Standardized approach to TAPP described.

Conclusions:

  • This article offers the first detailed explanation of TAPP surgical steps with supporting scientific evidence.
  • Provides a valuable resource for understanding and performing TAPP for inguinal hernia repair.
  • Aims to enhance surgical training and standardize TAPP procedures.