Perioperative complications of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in India: a prospective observational study.

Purpose: These days laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery, both totally extraperitoneal (TEP) and transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP), is a commonly performed procedure due to advancements in laparoscopic instruments and the availability of skilled laparoscopic surgeons. The purpose of this study was to compare the perioperative complications of these two procedures.

Methods: This was a prospective observational study between July 2019 and December 2020.