One of the pitfalls in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is mesh fixation with tacks. Their use could cause bleeding and chronic pain. This study examines the imple
Both hematoma and /or seroma are well known complications of laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery, either TAPP or TEP techniques. Management is usually conservative, bu
Patients undergoing abdominal wall reconstruction are at an increased risk of developing respiratory complications. Previous studies have demonstrated that post
This video demonstrates the laparoscopic removal of an infected biologic mesh.
The patient is a 44-year-old female that presented to the ED with abdominal pain, paucity of stools and flat
Previous studies have demonstrated that local anesthetics have antimicrobial effects, but there have been none looking at these effects on hernia mesh.
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