Laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair: a case report
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Inguinal hernia, TAPP, Laparoscopic surgeryAbstract
This case report highlights the successful management of a complex inguinal hernia using the laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) approach. The patient, with a long-standing hernia complicated by loss of domain, underwent preoperative botulinum toxin injections, placement of a peritoneal catheter, and laparoscopic repair with mesh placement. Intraoperative findings and postoperative recovery were uneventful, demonstrating the safety and efficacy of the TAPP technique even in challenging cases. Recent literature supports the use of TAPP in emergency hernia repair, with advantages including reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, and improved visualization. Ongoing innovations in surgical training and technology continue to enhance outcomes in minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair.
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