Laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal approach for recurrent inguinal hernia: A randomized trial.

Introduction: The repair of the recurrent hernia is a daunting task because of already weakened tissues and distorted anatomy. Open posterior preperitoneal approach gives results far superior to those of the anterior approach. Laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) inguinal hernia repair is an evolving technique associated with advantages of a minimally invasive approach.

Open preperitoneal versus anterior approach for recurrent inguinal hernia: a randomized study.

Background: Inguinal herniorrhaphy remains one of the most common general surgical operations, with approximately 15% performed for recurrence. The repair of the resulting recurrent hernia is a daunting task because of already weakened tissues and obscured and distorted anatomy. The aim of this study is to compare the posterior preperitoneal versus anterior tension-free approach for repair of unilateral recurrent inguinal hernia regarding complications and early recurrence.

Incidence, patterns, and factors predicting mortality of abdominal injuries in trauma patients.

Background: Abdominal trauma is a major public health problem for all nations and all socioeconomic strata.

Aim: This study was designed to determine the incidence and patterns of abdominal injuries in trauma patients.

Materials And Methods: We classified and identified the incidence and subtype of abdominal injuries and associated trauma, and identified variables related to morbidity and mortality.