Comparative Review of Outcomes of Totally Extraperitoneal (TEP) and Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) Primary Inguinal Hernia Repair.

Introduction: There is an ongoing debate about the efficacy and postoperative outcomes of transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) and totally extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair. Our aim is to assess the surgical outcomes of each technique, focusing predominantly on postoperative components to determine if establishing a policy to advocate for a single technique is warranted.

Method: A literary review of randomized control trials and cohort studies to delineate recurrent concerns or points of contention was undertaken.