Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair has advantages over conventional repair which include the following

• Reduced pain after surgery
• Decreased need for medication for pain relief
• Earlier return to work

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair can refer to any of the following

• Total extra a peritoneal repair (TEP)
• Transabdominal Preperitoneal Repair (TAPP)

Currently the most commonly performed laparoscopic techniques are the TEP and TAPP repair
Existence of inguinal hernia has been considered sufficient reason for surgical intervention
Symptomatic patient (with pain or discomfort) should undergo repair for hernia The reduced pain after laparosopic inguinal hernia repair as compared with conventional anterior repair makes laparoscopy the approach for choice for bilateral hernia

The actual hospital costs of laparoscopic repair are higher than those of open repair the increased cost may be offset by societal benefits of earlier return to full activity.