Inguinal hernia, minimally invasive surgery

Inguinal hernia, minimally invasive surgeryAlmost all repairs done today are open tension-free repairs that involve the placement of a synthetic mesh to strengthen the inguinal region.In all minimally invasive techniques the heniation site is closed with a net.Two approaches are differentiated:

TAPP-technique, the mesh is placed laparoscopically

TEP-technique, mesh is placed minimally invasive through strechted layers of the abdominal wall.