Three-point mesh fixation in robot-assisted transabdominal preperitoneal (R-TAPP) repair of 208 inguinal hernias: preliminary results of a single-center consecutive series.

Journal: Langenbeck's archives of surgery
Published Date: Sep 1, 2022

Abstract

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of our mesh fixation technique in robot-assisted transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair (R-TAPP). The primary outcome was the recurrence rate. Secondary outcomes were postoperative pain, chronic pain, and return to normal activities.

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  • Sebastiano Spampatti
    Department of Surgery, Regional Hospital of Bellinzona e Valli, Bellinzona.
  • Davide La Regina
    Department of Surgery, Regional Hospital of Bellinzona e Valli, Bellinzona.
  • Ramon Pini
    Department of Surgery, Regional Hospital of Bellinzona e Valli, Bellinzona.
  • Francesco Mongelli
    Department of Surgery, Regional Hospital of Lugano, Lugano, Switzerland.
  • Paolo Gaffuri
    Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale Department of Surgery, Ospedale Regionale Di Bellinzona E Valli, via Ospedale 12, 6500, Bellinzona, Switzerland.
  • Iride Porcellini
    Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale Department of Surgery, Ospedale Regionale Di Bellinzona E Valli, via Ospedale 12, 6500, Bellinzona, Switzerland.
  • Andrea Romanzi
    Department of Surgery, Ospedale Valduce, Via Dante Alighieri 11, 22100, Como, Italy.
  • Maria Marcantonio
    Department of Surgery, Regional Hospital of Bellinzona e Valli, Bellinzona.

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