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  • General Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Abdominal Wall Surgery

Background:

  • Groin hernia repair is a common general surgery procedure, with open mesh techniques historically being the standard.
  • Laparoscopic approaches, including totally extraperitoneal (TEP) and transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair, emerged in the 1990s, offering alternatives to open preperitoneal techniques.
  • The comparison between minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques and traditional open mesh repair has been a significant topic in abdominal wall surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of the two primary laparoscopic groin hernia repair techniques: TEP and TAPP.
  • To address key questions regarding surgeon qualifications, learning curves, complication minimization, operative time optimization, and indications for minimally invasive approaches in both elective and emergency settings.
  • To analyze existing literature and present expert observations on the performance and outcomes of these laparoscopic techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Review and analysis of major comparative studies on laparoscopic versus open mesh groin hernia repair from the early 2000s to the present.
  • Detailed description of standard TEP and TAPP surgical techniques.
  • Inclusion of personal observations and insights from an abdominal wall surgery referral center.

Main Results:

  • Laparoscopic TEP and TAPP techniques have demonstrated comparable safety and efficacy to open mesh repair for groin hernias.
  • The number of procedures and indications for minimally invasive groin hernia repair continues to increase.
  • Analysis confirms that both TEP and TAPP are effective options for groin hernia repair.

Conclusions:

  • Minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques (TEP and TAPP) are safe and effective alternatives for groin hernia repair.
  • These techniques have become increasingly important, with growing indications and procedural volumes.
  • Further evaluation of learning curves and specific indications can optimize patient outcomes in elective and emergency scenarios.