Bilateral endoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair does not impair male fertility

ConclusionsOur data suggest that bilateral endoscopic TEP hernia repair with polypropylene mesh does not impair fertility, as no differences in testicular blood flow, testicular volume, or semen quality were observed. Postoperative levels of LH and inhibin B differed significantly from preoperative measurements, yet no clinical relevance could be ascribed to these findings.
Source: Hernia - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research