Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Groin: Inguinal Hernia Repair
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The minimally invasive surgical technique for inguinal hernia repair (eTEP and TAPP) are gaining acceptance among surgeons worldwide. With the superior benefits of the laparoendoscopic techniques (less postoperative pain, numbness, and chronic pain, fewer complications, and faster return to normal activities), the protocolization and standardization of these approaches are essential to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs. Improved laparoscopic skills, well-selected patients, simulator training, and anatomy knowledge of the groin are the cornerstone for these approaches. We recommend starting the learning curve with the TAPP procedure, because it is easier to get familiarized with the anatomical landmarks of the pelvis and groin.
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Robotic Hernia Surgery
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Hernia Repair Surgery: Purpose, Recovery, and More
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9 Positioning of ports for robotic inguinal hernia repair (r-TAPP). a
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PDF) Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Groin: Inguinal Hernia Repair
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PDF) Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Groin: Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Frontiers Clinical efficacy of laparoscopic closed hernia ring combined with a patch repair for Gilbert type III indirect inguinal hernia
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A the instrument position for left inguinal hernia repair; 1
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Hernia Repair Surgery Treatment Los Angeles
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Fix mesh either with tackers (A) or stitches (B). Own by the author.
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C.A. BAUTISTA-LÓPEZ, Coordinador de la Especialidad de Cirugía General y Médico Especialista, M en C. orientacion Cirugia y Maestria en Administración de Instituciones de Salud
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8 Surgical steps of robotic inguinal hernia repair (r-TAPP). a Opening
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