Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) Versus Totally Extraperitoneal (TEP) for Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: A Meta-Analysis

Conclusions: On the basis of current evidence, TEP as a modified and more complex laparoscopic procedure than TAPP, did not lead to a significant difference in aspects of clinical outcomes and complications. Therefore, we firstly recommended TAPP for laparoscopic hernia repair, especially for nonexpert surgeons. Further choices would be made according to the specific clinical characteristics of patients and surgeons.
Source: Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques - Category: Surgery Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research