Abstract
Inguinal hernias are one of the most common problems seen in surgical clinics across the world. While hernias may be repaired by a variety of open and laparoscopic techniques, this chapter we will review our technique for the laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal repair of an inguinal hernia.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Illustrative Handbook of General Surgery |
Subtitle of host publication | Second Edition |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 531-538 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319245577 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319245553 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Groin hernia
- Inguinal hernia
- Laparoscopic
- Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair
- TAPP
- Transabdominal preperitoneal
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine