Mesh fixation in laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernioplasty by percutaneous subcutaneous suture technique

[Endoscopic surgery and laparoscopy are new insights of evolution of inguinal hernia repair (in Russian only)]

This article is devoted to general and particular problems of inguinal hernia repair through the analysis of statistical data and comparison of advantages and disadvantages of various methods of inguinal hernia repair. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of current options of mesh implant fixing during endoscopic hernia repair: TAPP, TER, e-TER. Long-term outcomes are essential to determine surgical technique. The authors consider that careful adherence to the basic principles of minimally invasive surgery can reduce the incidence of complications, recurrences and chronic pain syndrome after inguinal hernia repair. The main advantages of current surgical technologies are accelerated rehabilitation, earlier restoration of social activity, improvement of the quality of life.