Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
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Laparoscopic hernia repair is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to correct hernias, which occur when an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. This type of surgery is often considered when a hernia causes pain, discomfort, or complications such as incarceration or strangulation, where the blood supply to the trapped tissue is compromised. Common types of hernias treated include inguinal (groin) and umbilical hernias, among others. Patients may seek this procedure to alleviate symptoms and prevent further complications.
During laparoscopic hernia repair, the surgeon makes several small incisions in the abdomen and uses a camera, called a laparoscope, to guide the repair. Specialized instruments are inserted through these incisions to push the hernia back into place and reinforce the abdominal wall, often with a mesh material. The procedure typically lasts one to two hours, and patients may be able to return home the same day. Recovery often involves a shorter hospital stay and quicker return to normal activities compared to traditional open surgery.
The benefits of laparoscopic hernia repair include reduced pain, minimal scarring, and a faster recovery time. Many patients experience less postoperative discomfort and can resume daily activities sooner. However, there are potential risks associated with any surgical procedure, including infection, bleeding, or complications related to anesthesia. In some cases, hernias may recur even after surgical repair. Understanding these factors can help individuals make informed decisions about their treatment options.
Ai-Assisted Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Enhancing Surgical Training
This study aimed to create an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can automatically recognize different stages of a specific type of hernia repair surgery called transabdominal preperitoneal (TAP...Comparing Single-Incision and Multi-Trocar Methods for Inguinal Hernia
This research paper is about a study comparing two surgical methods for repairing inguinal hernias: Single-incision laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (SIL-TEP) and multi-trocar laparoscopic totally...Comparing Single-Incision vs Multi-Trocar Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
This research paper is about a study comparing two surgical methods for repairing inguinal hernias: Single-incision laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (SIL-TEP) and multi-trocar laparoscopic totally...Cost-Effective Laparoscopic Hernia Repair for Children Explained
This research paper compares the cost-effectiveness of two types of surgery for inguinal hernia (a type of hernia in the groin area) in young children: open surgery and laparoscopic surgery (a less in...Effective Strategies to Prevent Seroma After Laparoscopic Hernia
This study investigates ways to prevent a common complication of laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (a minimally invasive surgery to fix hernias in the abdominal wall), known as seroma formation (the ...Exploring Laparoscopic Techniques for Spigelian Hernia Repair
This research paper is about a type of abdominal hernia called Spigelian hernias (SHs), which account for 1% to 2% of all abdominal hernias. Traditionally, these hernias have been repaired through ope...Hernia Repair Post-Prostate Surgery: Safe and Effective Outcomes Revealed
The study looked at the safety and effectiveness of a specific type of hernia repair surgery in patients who had previously undergone prostate removal surgery. It was previously thought that prior pro...Hernia Repair Post-Prostate Surgery: Safe and Equally Effective Outcomes
The study looked at the safety and effectiveness of a specific type of hernia repair surgery in patients who had previously undergone prostate removal surgery. It was previously thought that prior pro...Hybrid Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: a Safe Option for Patients
Ventral hernias, which are a type of abdominal hernia, are usually treated with either minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery or more invasive open surgery, depending on their size. This research, ho...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair for Morgagni Hernias in Adults
This research paper is about a rare condition called adult Morgagni hernias - a type of hernia (or bulge) in the diaphragm, the muscle that separates your chest from your abdomen. The symptoms of this...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair in Children: a Comparison with Open Surgery
This research paper examines the effectiveness of two different surgical procedures used to repair inguinal hernias in children: open repair (which is the standard approach) and laparoscopic repair (w...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair in Children: a New Hope in Guatemala
This research paper talks about the introduction of a new surgical technique called laparoscopic repair for inguinal hernias in children in a developing country, specifically Guatemala. Inguinal herni...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair in Children: Benefits and Comparisons
This research paper discusses a study comparing two types of surgery methods for children with groin (inguinal) hernias: laparoscopic hernia repair (LH) and open herniotomy (OH). The aim was to see wh...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair in Children: Best Methods for Success
This research paper examines the effectiveness of two different methods of repairing inguinal hernias in children using laparoscopy (a minimally invasive surgical procedure). The two methods are lapar...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair in Children: Safe and Effective Surgery
This research paper looks at a type of surgery called laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR) in children. Inguinal hernias are a common problem in kids, and there isn't currently a universally agr...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair in Children: Safety of Laryngeal Mask
This research paper investigates the safety and effectiveness of a device called a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) in children who are undergoing a particular type of hernia repair surgery. The researcher...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair in Children: What Parents Need to Know
This research paper is about the different methods surgeons in Denmark are using to fix inguinal hernias in children. An inguinal hernia is when part of the intestine bulges through a weak spot in the...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair in Infants: a Safer Surgical Option
Inguinal hernia repair is a common surgery in children and in Australia, the traditional open repair (OR) method is often chosen over the newer laparoscopic repair (LR) method. This study, conducted b...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair in Infants: Benefits Over Open Surgery
This research paper looks at two different surgical methods for treating inguinal hernias in infants, namely laparoscopic repair (LR) and open hernia repair (OR). The study analyzed data of 465 infant...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair in Women: Comparing Surgical Techniques
This research paper is about a study that compared two methods of performing laparoscopic groin hernia repair in females. The two methods are: one that preserves the uterine round ligament (URL) and o...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Vs. Lichtenstein: Which Is Better?
This research paper looks at two common surgical procedures used to treat inguinal hernias (a condition where tissue, like part of the intestine, pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles). ...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: a Comparison of Surgical Techniques
This study is about comparing two methods of repairing an inguinal hernia, a condition where tissue bulges through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles. The two methods are a laparoscopic method, whic...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: a Comparison with Robotic Surgery
This research paper compares two methods of repairing inguinal hernias (a type of hernia in the groin area): the standard laparoscopic procedure (LHR) and the robotic approach (RHR). The researchers l...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: a Guide to Effective Mesh Removal
This research paper is about a study conducted to compare two types of surgeries - laparoscopic and robotic - used to remove mesh that was previously placed to repair an inguinal hernia. An inguinal h...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: a Guide to Mesh Placement Techniques
This research paper talks about a common surgery for repairing abdominal hernias known as Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair using intraperitoneal onlay mesh (IPOM). In this surgery, a mesh is inse...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: a Minimally Invasive Option for Patients
This research study discusses a new way of treating hernias in patients with neurogenic bladder (a bladder dysfunction caused by neurological damage). These patients often develop hernias around their...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: a New Approach for Perineal Hernias
The study examines a difficult and rare medical issue that can occur after a specific type of surgery – the development of a perineal hernia. This condition is hard to treat and often reoccurs. The re...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: a New Approach for Safer Surgery
This study looks at the early results of a new method for fixing hernias. This approach is intended to be cheaper and safer than current methods while still being effective. The technique, called "tra...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: a New Standardized Approach Explained
This research paper is about a more efficient way to perform laparoscopic repairs for inguinal hernias, which are hernias that occur in the groin area. The traditional open surgery method can lead to ...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: a New Technique for Better Recovery
This research study investigates a new technique for repairing ventral hernias, a type of hernia that occurs in the abdominal wall. The new procedure, called IPOM with peritoneal bridging (IPOM-pb), i...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: a Safe Option for Patients Explained
This research study compared three different methods of performing hernia repairs: open surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and robotic surgery. The study looked at data from 2007 to 2022 and included over...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: a Safe Option for Strangulated Hernias
The research paper is about a study conducted to analyze the effectiveness of a surgical method called Laparoscopy-Assisted Totally Extraperitoneal Plasty (LATEP) in treating strangulated groin hernia...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: a Safe, Effective Option for Patients
This research study compared two types of surgery for ventral hernia - one performed by a robot and the other one performed by a surgeon using a laparoscope. The study wanted to see if there was a dif...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Absorbable Vs. Non-Absorbable Tacks
This study aimed to compare the outcomes of using absorbable versus non-absorbable tacks in patients having a certain type of hernia repair surgery. The researchers conducted a systematic review of va...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Benefits and Comparisons to Robotic
This research paper is a review of existing literature on the use of robotic surgery in repairing hiatal hernias, a condition where part of the stomach pushes up into the chest through an opening in t...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Benefits and Costs for Patients Explained
This research paper focuses on determining which surgical method provides better value in terms of cost and quality when repairing medium-sized hernias in the abdomen. The two methods compared are 'op...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Benefits and Recovery for Patients
This research paper is about a study that compared two types of surgeries for primary ventral hernias - laparoscopic surgery and open surgery. Ventral hernias are bulges of tissues through the muscle ...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Benefits and Risks for Patients Explained
This study looked at whether open surgery or keyhole surgery (laparoscopy) is better for fixing umbilical and epigastric hernias that are larger than 1 cm. The researchers used data from the Danish He...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Benefits for Older Adults Explained
This research paper investigates the differences between two types of groin hernia repair surgeries - open and laparoscopic - in older adults. A hernia is when an organ pushes through an opening in th...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Benefits for Recurrent Incisional Hernias
This research paper aims to compare two surgical methods of fixing recurrent incisional hernias: laparoscopic intra-peritoneal onlay mesh repair (lap. IPOM) and open sublay repair. These are hernias t...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Benefits for Seniors Over 65
In simple terms, this study looked at two different ways to fix a common type of hernia (inguinal hernia) in people aged 65 and above. The two methods were an open surgery method, and a method using a...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Benefits of Ipom-Plus Technique Explained
This research paper is about a study that compared two techniques used in the surgical repair of ventral and incisional hernias. These are hernias that occur in the abdominal wall. The traditional tec...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Benefits of New Absorbable Mesh Technology
This research paper evaluates the use of a new type of absorbable mesh material in hernia repair surgeries. The mesh, made of poly-4-hydroxybutyrate/absorbable barrier composite, is designed to be slo...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Benefits of Robot-Assisted Surgery
This research paper looks at the effectiveness of using a specific robot, called an Endoscope Manipulator Robot (EMARO), during a type of surgery used to fix inguinal hernias (a condition where tissue...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Benefits of Robotic Assistance Explained
This study looked at the effectiveness of using a joystick-guided robot, called Soloassist II®, during laparoscopic surgery to repair inguinal hernias. The researchers compared 182 surgeries, 82 of wh...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Benefits of Same-Day Surgery Explained
This research paper looked at the cost and short-term results of performing laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair surgery in a day (same-day surgery or SDS) compared to keeping the patient in hospital for...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Benefits of Spinal Anesthesia Explained
This research paper reviews the use of spinal anesthesia (numbing from the waist down) in a specific type of hernia repair surgery, known as total extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair (TEP). Traditi...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Benefits Over Open Surgery Explained
This study aimed to compare the outcomes of two different surgical methods used to repair parastomal hernias: open surgery and laparoscopic surgery. Parastomal hernias occur when part of the intestine...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Comparing Balloon and Telescopic
This research study looked at the outcomes of two techniques (balloon dissection and telescopic dissection) used in a specific type of hernia surgery. The researchers analyzed data from various source...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Comparing Keyhole and Hybrid Surgery
This research paper is examining the best surgical approach for smaller incisional hernias (less than 10 cm). The two methods they're looking at are a totally laparoscopic or "keyhole" surgery, and a ...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Comparing Pain and Recovery with Mesh
This research paper discusses a trial that compared two types of mesh used in hernia surgery. The meshes, Adhesix and Progrip, were tested on adult patients over a period of three years. The main goal...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Comparing Robotic and Traditional Methods
This research aimed to compare two ways of repairing incisional hernias: using a robotic-assisted method or a traditional laparoscopic method. The researchers looked at both the effectiveness and safe...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Comparing Slit and Non-Slit Mesh
This research paper reviews different methods used in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, a procedure to fix tears in the lower wall of the abdominal cavity. The two methods discussed are the "slit m...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Comparing Tep and Tapp Techniques
This study compares two techniques for performing laparoscopic hernia repair - transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) and totally extraperitoneal (TEP). The researchers looked at all patients who had thi...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Effective Training Models for Surgeons
This study reviews different training models for hernia repair surgery, given that traditional surgical training can be challenging due to a steep learning curve and limited time in the operating room...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Fibrin Glue Vs. Staples Explained
This research paper aimed to compare two different methods of fixing a mesh during a specific type of hernia repair surgery. The two methods compared were using fibrin glue or staples. The researchers...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Glue Vs. Tackers for Mesh Fixation
This research paper compares two methods of fixing a mesh in place during laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery for inguinal and femoral hernias. The two methods are glue and tackers (small surgic...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: How Simulation Improves Surgical Outcomes
The researchers in this paper are using computer simulations to study how the body reacts to surgery for abdominal hernias. They built a digital model of the human abdomen, based on MRI scans. They th...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Importance of Mesh Overlap Size
This research paper is about a study that was done to see if the size of the mesh overlap used in hernia repairs affects the chances of the hernia coming back. Hernias can be fixed either by a traditi...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Mesh Fixation Vs. No Fixation Explained
This research paper is about a study that compares two methods of fixing groin hernias with laparoscopic surgery. One method uses a mesh that is stapled or tacked into place, while the other does not ...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Mesh Fixation Vs. Non-Fixation Explained
This research paper investigates whether using a mesh to repair an inguinal hernia (a common type of hernia in the groin area) without attaching it (non-fixation) makes any difference to the success o...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Mesh Vs. Stitches for Better Outcomes
This research paper examines the effectiveness and safety of two techniques used to repair large hiatus hernias (a condition where part of the stomach pushes up into the chest). The researchers analyz...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Minimally Invasive Options Explained
This research paper discusses different methods of robotic-assisted laparoscopic ventral hernia repair, a minimally invasive surgery to fix hernias in the abdominal wall. The paper emphasizes the impo...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Risks for Patients with End Stage Renal
This research paper looks at the risks for patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) who are undergoing elective laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. The study found that out of 8,789 patients who h...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Sac Transection Vs. Sac Reduction
This research paper investigates the relationship between two different surgical techniques used in treating inguinal hernias, a common type of hernia in the groin area, and the occurrence of seroma, ...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Safe and Effective for Adult Patients
This research paper is about a study done on the use of laparoscopic groin hernia repair (a minimally invasive surgical procedure) in Africa. The researchers looked at 19 studies from 6 countries, cov...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Safe and Effective Surgery Options
This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of two types of surgery for inguinal hernia repair in Taiwan - one done by a surgeon (laparoscopic) and one done with the help of a robot (robot-assis...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Safe Options for Patients on Blood
This study looks at the safety of two types of hernia repair surgery - laparoscopic and open - in patients who are taking medication to prevent blood clots. The researchers looked at data from over 14...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Safety and Risks of Port Site Technique
This research paper is about a study done on hernia repair surgeries. The researchers were looking at one particular method of doing these surgeries, where a large instrument (a 10-12mm port) is put t...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Safety for Elderly Patients Explained
This research article discusses a study that was conducted to look at the safety of a type of hernia repair surgery (laparoscopic inguinal-hernia repair) in elderly patients. The study specifically lo...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Should Hidden Hernias Be Fixed?
This research paper focuses on a medical condition known as contralateral inguinal hernias, which are hidden hernias on the opposite side of the body that are often discovered during a hernia repair s...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Single Vs. Multi-Incision Surgery
This research paper is about a study that compared two types of surgery for repairing inguinal hernias: single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) and multi-incision laparoscopic surgery (MILS). The ...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Single-Port Vs. Multi-Port Techniques
This study looked at different methods of performing hernia repair surgery, comparing the results of single-port and multi-port (i.e., one incision versus multiple incisions) methods using either lapa...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Tapp Vs. Tep Techniques Explained
An inguinal hernia is when part of the intestine pushes through the abdominal muscles. It's a common condition in adults, especially men. If it gets worse or doesn't improve, surgery is usually needed...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Training Course Outcomes for Surgeons
The Ethicon™ laparoscopic inguinal groin hernia training (LIGHT) course is a three-day educational course that teaches doctors how to perform laparoscopic hernia surgery. The course includes lectures,...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Trends and Outcomes for Women Patients
This research paper has studied the trends in a specific type of surgery called laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. The study used data from more than 200,000 patients who had this surgery between 20...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Understanding Its Value and Benefits
This research paper is about how surgeons are paid for their work. The payment is calculated based on something called work relative value units (wRVUs), which is supposed to measure how much effort, ...Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Understanding Mesh Fixation Techniques
This research paper looks at different methods and devices used for fixing mesh in laparoscopic (minimally invasive) groin hernia surgeries. There are many ways to attach the mesh, but there isn't eno...Long-Term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair Surgery
The research paper is about a study conducted on patients who had undergone laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair surgery in 2019. The aim was to see how effective this type of surgery was in the long-t...Single-Incision Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: What Patients Should Know
This research paper is about a specific surgical procedure for treating inguinal hernias, which are a type of hernia in the groin area. The procedure is called single-incision laparoscopic totally ext...Single-Port Vs. Multi-Port Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: What You Need
This research paper looked at whether there was a difference between using one hole (single-port) or multiple holes (multi-port) for laparoscopic inguinal hernia mesh repairs. This means using a small...Understanding Laparoscopic Techniques for Spigelian Hernia Repair
This research paper is about a type of abdominal hernia called Spigelian hernias (SHs), which account for 1% to 2% of all abdominal hernias. Traditionally, these hernias have been repaired through ope...Understanding Recovery After Laparoscopic Parastomal Hernia Repair
This study aimed to understand what happens after a specific type of hernia repair surgery called laparoscopic parastomal hernia repair. The researchers followed 40 patients who had this surgery and k...Understanding Vte Risks After Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Surgery
This research paper discusses the risks of a condition called venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair surgery. ...