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Transabdominal Preperitoneal Repair for Recurrent Inguinal Hernia Following Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy and
Junki Fukuda1,2, Akira Shibata1, Yuma Hane1
1Department of Surgery, Steel Memorial Muroran Hospital, Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan.
Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery
|February 3, 2026
Summary
This study shows the transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) approach is effective for treating recurrent inguinal hernias (IH) after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). It offers a solution for complex cases where previous mesh repairs have failed.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Innovation
- Hernia Repair
Background:
- Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) is standard for prostate cancer but can lead to inguinal hernias (IH).
- Anterior mesh repair is common for initial IH post-RARP, but strategies for recurrent IH after prior mesh repair are not well-defined.
- Managing recurrent IH after RARP and anterior mesh repair presents unique surgical challenges due to scarring and potential mesh displacement.
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