[Endoscopic extraperitoneal hernioplasty in comparison with conventional surgical procedures--a prospective controlled study]

Abstract

This study compares the extraperitoneal endoscopic hernia repair (TEP, n = 96) with the technique according to Shouldice (n = 128). Intraoperatively, the rate of complications increased during the first TEP procedures, whereas the conventional procedure showed no complications. However, the TEP patients' showed significantly more comfort compared to the Shouldice technique, meaning less pain and earlier return to normal activity.