Skip to main content

Advertisement

SpringerLink
Log in

EAES Consensus Development Conference on endoscopic repair of groin hernias

  • Consensus Statement
  • Published:
Surgical Endoscopy Aims and scope Submit manuscript

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

References

  1. Kingsnorth A, LeBlanc K (2003) Hernias: inguinal and incisional. Lancet 362(9395):1561–1571

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  2. Rutkow IM (2003) Demographic and socioeconomic aspects of hernia repair in the United States in 2003. Surg Clin North Am 83(5):1045–1051

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  3. Sachs M, Damm M, Encke A (1997) Historical evolution of inguinal hernia repair. World J Surg 21(2):218–223

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  4. Lau WY (2002) History of treatment of groin hernia. World J Surg 26(6):748–759

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  5. OCEBM Levels of Evidence Working Group (2011) The Oxford levels of evidence 2. Oxford Centre for Evidence-based Medicine. http://www.cebm.net/index.aspx?o=5653

  6. Simons MP, Aufenacker T, Bay-Nielsen M, Bouillot JL, Campanelli G, Conze J, de Lange D, Fortelny R, Heikkinen T, Kingsnorth A, Kukleta J, Morales-Conde S, Nordin P, Schumpelick V, Smedberg S, Smietanski M, Weber G, Miserez M, Simons MP, Simons MP (2009) European Hernia Society guidelines on the treatment of inguinal hernia in adult patients. Hernia 13(4):343–403

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  7. Bittner R, Arregui ME, Bisgaard T, Dudai M, Ferzli GS, Fitzgibbons RJ, Fortelny RH, Klinge U, Kockerling F, Kuhry E, Kukleta J, Lomanto D, Misra MC, Montgomery A, Morales-Conde S, Reinpold W, Rosenberg J, Sauerland S, Schug-Pass C, Singh K, Timoney M, Weyhe D, Chowbey P (2011) Guidelines for laparoscopic (TAPP) and endoscopic (TEP) treatment of inguinal hernia [International Endohernia Society (IEHS)]. Surg Endosc 25(9):2773–2843

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  8. van Veen RN, van Wessem KJ, Halm JA, Simons MP, Plaisier PW, Jeekel J, Lange JF (2007) Patent processus vaginalis in the adult as a risk factor for the occurrence of indirect inguinal hernia. Surg Endosc 21(2):202–205

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  9. Henriksen NA, Yadete DH, Sorensen LT, Agren MS, Jorgensen LN (2011) Connective tissue alteration in abdominal wall hernia. Br J Surg 98(2):210–219

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  10. Antoniou GA, Georgiadis GS, Antoniou SA, Granderath FA, Giannoukas AD, Lazarides MK (2011) Abdominal aortic aneurysm and abdominal wall hernia as manifestations of a connective tissue disorder. J Vasc Surg 54(4):1175–1181

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  11. Sundström A, Mortimer O, Akerlund B, Karlsson A, Flamholc L, Håkangård C, Granholm H, Persson I, Morfeldt L (2010) Increased risk of abdominal wall hernia associated with combination anti-retroviral therapy in HIV-infected patients—results from a Swedish cohort-study. Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf 19(5):465–473

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  12. Kraft BM, Kolb H, Kuckuk B, Haaga S, Leibl BJ, Kraft K, Bittner R (2003) Diagnosis and classification of inguinal hernias. Surg Endosc 17(12):2021–2024

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  13. van den Berg JC, de Valois JC, Go PM, Rosenbusch G (1999) Detection of groin hernia with physical examination, ultrasound, and MRI compared with laparoscopic findings. Invest Radiol 34(12):739–743

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  14. McIntosh A, Hutchinson A, Roberts A, Withers H (2000) Evidence-based management of groin hernia in primary care—a systematic review. Fam Pract 17(5):442–447

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  15. Djuric-Stefanovic A, Saranovic D, Ivanovic A, Masulovic D, Zuvela M, Bjelovic M, Pesko P (2008) The accuracy of ultrasonography in classification of groin hernias according to the criteria of the unified classification system. Hernia 12(4):395–400

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  16. Ng TT, Hamlin JA, Kahn AM (2009) Herniography: analysis of its role and limitations. Hernia 13(1):7–11

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  17. Garvey JF (2012) Computed tomography scan diagnosis of occult groin hernia. Hernia 16(3):307–314

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  18. Leander P, Ekberg O, Sjöberg S, Kesek P (2000) MR imaging following herniography in patients with unclear groin pain. Eur Radiol 10(11):1691–1696

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  19. Lilly MC, Arregui ME (2002) Ultrasound of the inguinal floor for evaluation of hernias. Surg Endosc 16(4):659–662

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  20. Alam A, Nice C, Uberoi R (2005) The accuracy of ultrasound in the diagnosis of clinically occult groin hernias in adults. Eur Radiol 15(12):2457–2461

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  21. Conaghan P, Hassanally D, Griffin M, Ingham Clark C (2004) Where exactly is the deep inguinal ring in patients with inguinal hernias? Surg Radiol Anat 26(3):198–201

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  22. Sanjay P, Fulke JL, Shaikh IA, Woodward A (2010) Anatomical differentiation of direct and indirect inguinal hernias: is it worthwhile in the modern era? Clin Anat 23:848–850

    Google Scholar 

  23. Burkhardt JH, Arshanskiy Y, Munson JL, Scholz FJ (2011) Diagnosis of inguinal region hernias with axial CT: the lateral crescent sign and other key findings. Radiographics 31(2):E1–E12

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  24. Leibl BJ, Schmedt CG, Kraft K, Ulrich M, Bittner R (2000) Scrotal hernias: a contraindication for an endoscopic procedure? Results of a single-institution experience in transabdominal preperitoneal repair. Surg Endosc 14(3):289–292

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  25. Zhang GQ, Sugiyama M, Hagi H, Urata T, Shimamori N, Atomi Y (2001) Groin hernias in adults: value of color Doppler sonography in their classification. J Clin Ultrasound 29(8):429–434

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  26. Kingsnorth AN, Porter CS, Bennett DH, Walker AJ, Hyland ME, Sodergren S (2000) Lichtenstein patch or Perfix plug-and-patch in inguinal hernia: a prospective double-blind randomized controlled trial of short-term outcome. Surgery 127(3):276–283

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  27. Zollinger RM (2004) An updated traditional classification of inguinal hernias. Hernia 8(4):318–322

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  28. Nyhus LM (1993) Individualization of hernia repair: a new era. Surgery 114(1):1–2

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  29. Nyhus LM (2004) Classification of groin hernia: milestones. Hernia 8(2):87–88

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  30. Hair A, Paterson C, Wright D, Baxter JN, O’Dwyer PJ (2001) What effect does the duration of an inguinal hernia have on patient symptoms? J Am Coll Surg 193(2):125–129

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  31. van den Heuvel B, Dwars BJ, Klassen DR, Bonjer HJ (2011) Is surgical repair of an asymptomatic groin hernia appropriate? A review. Hernia 15(3):251–259

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  32. O’Dwyer PJ, Norrie J, Alani A, Walker A, Duffy F, Horgan P (2006) Observation or operation for patients with an asymptomatic inguinal hernia: a randomized clinical trial. Ann Surg 244(2):167–173

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  33. Fitzgibbons RJ Jr, Giobbie-Hurder A, Gibbs JO, Dunlop DD, Reda DJ, McCarthy M Jr, Neumayer LA, Barkun JS, Hoehn JL, Murphy JT, Sarosi GA Jr, Syme WC, Thompson JS, Wang J, Jonasson O (2006) Watchful waiting vs repair of inguinal hernia in minimally symptomatic men: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA 295(3):285–292

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  34. Chung L, Norrie J, O’Dwyer PJ (2011) Long-term follow-up of patients with a painless inguinal hernia from a randomized clinical trial. Br J Surg 98(4):596–599

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  35. Dahlstrand U, Wollert S, Nordin P, Sandblom G, Gunnarsson U (2009) Emergency femoral hernia repair: a study based on a national register. Ann Surg 249(4):672–676

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  36. Dahlstrand U, Sandblom G, Nordin P, Wollert S, Gunnarsson U (2011) Chronic pain after femoral hernia repair: a cross-sectional study. Ann Surg 254(6):1017–1021

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  37. Heydorn WH, Velanovich V (1990) A five-year US Army experience with 36,250 abdominal hernia repairs. Am Surg 56(10):596–600

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  38. Gallegos NC, Dawson J, Jarvis M, Hobsley M (1991) Risk of strangulation in groin hernias. Br J Surg 78(10):1171–1173

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  39. Bracale U, Melillo P, Pignata G, Di Salvo E, Rovani M, Merola G, Pecchia L (2012) Which is the best laparoscopic approach for inguinal hernia repair: TEP or TAPP? A systematic review of the literature with a network meta-analysis. Surg Endosc 26(12):3355–3366

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  40. McCormack K, Scott NW, Go PM, Ross S, Grant AM, EU Hernia Trialists Collaboration (2003) Laparoscopic techniques versus open techniques for inguinal hernia repair. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 1:CD001785

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  41. Eklund A, Carlsson P, Rosenblad A, Montgomery A, Bergkvist L, Rudberg C, Swedish Multicentre Trial of Inguinal Hernia Repair by Laparoscopy (SMIL) Study Group (2010) Long-term cost-minimization analysis comparing laparoscopic with open (Lichtenstein) inguinal hernia repair. Br J Surg 97(5):765–771

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  42. Gong K, Zhang N, Lu Y, Zhu B, Zhang Z, Du D, Zhao X, Jiang H (2011) Comparison of the open tension-free mesh-plug, transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP), and totally extraperitoneal (TEP) laparoscopic techniques for primary unilateral inguinal hernia repair: a prospective randomized controlled trial. Surg Endosc 25(1):234–239

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  43. Eker HH, Langeveld HR, Klitsie PJ, van’t Riet M, Stassen LP, Weidema WF, Steyerberg EW, Lange JF, Bonjer HJ, Jeekel J (2012) Randomized clinical trial of total extraperitoneal inguinal hernioplasty vs Lichtenstein repair: a long-term follow-up study. Arch Surg 147(3):256–260

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  44. Mesci A, Korkmaz B, Dinckan A, Colak T, Balci N, Ogunc G (2012) Digital evaluation of the muscle functions of the lower extremities among inguinal hernia patients treated using three different surgical techniques: a prospective randomized study. Surg Today 42(2):157–163

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  45. Deeba S, Purkayastha S, Paraskevas P, Athanasiou T, Darzi A, Zacharakis E (2009) Laparoscopic approach to incarcerated and strangulated inguinal hernias. JSLS 13(3):327–331

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  46. Atila K, Guler S, Inal A, Sokmen S, Karademir S, Bora S (2010) Prosthetic repair of acutely incarcerated groin hernias: a prospective clinical observational cohort study. Langenbecks Arch Surg 395(5):563–568

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  47. Leibl BJ, Schmedt CG, Kraft K, Kraft B, Bittner R (2001) Laparoscopic transperitoneal hernia repair of incarcerated hernias: is it feasible? Results of a prospective study. Surg Endosc 15(10):1179–1183

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  48. Sgourakis G, Radtke A, Sotiropoulos GC, Dedemadi G, Karaliotas C, Fouzas I, Karaliotas C (2009) Assessment of strangulated content of the spontaneously reduced inguinal hernia via hernia sac laparoscopy: preliminary results of a prospective randomized study. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 19(2):133–137

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  49. Caudill P, Nyland J, Smith C, Yerasimides J, Lach J (2008) Sports hernias: a systematic literature review. Br J Sports Med 42(12):954–964

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  50. van Veen RN, de Baat P, Heijboer MP, Kazemier G, Punt BJ, Dwarkasing RS, Bonjer HJ, van Eijck CH (2007) Successful endoscopic treatment of chronic groin pain in athletes. Surg Endosc 21(2):189–193

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  51. Paajanen H, Brinck T, Hermunen H, Airo I (2011) Laparoscopic surgery for chronic groin pain in athletes is more effective than nonoperative treatment: a randomized clinical trial with magnetic resonance imaging of 60 patients with sportsman’s hernia (athletic pubalgia). Surgery 150(1):99–107

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  52. Kluin J, den Hoed PT, van Linschoten R, IJzerman JC, van Steensel CJ (2004) Endoscopic evaluation and treatment of groin pain in the athlete. Am J Sports Med 32(4):944–949

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  53. Schwetling R, Bärlehner E (1998) Is there an indication for general perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in laparoscopic plastic hernia repair with implantation of alloplastic tissue? Zentralbl Chir 123(2):193–195

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  54. Sanchez-Manuel FJ, Lozano-García J, Seco-Gil JL (2012) Antibiotic prophylaxis for hernia repair. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2:CD003769

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  55. Currie A, Andrew H, Tonsi A, Hurley PR, Taribagil S (2012) Lightweight versus heavyweight mesh in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: a meta-analysis. Surg Endosc 26(8):2126–2133

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  56. Bringman S, Wollert S, Osterberg J, Heikkinen T (2005) Early results of a randomized multicenter trial comparing Prolene and Vyproll mesh in bilateral endoscopic extraperitoneal hernioplasty (TEP). Surg Endosc 19(4):536–540

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  57. Langenbach MR, Schmidt J, Ubrig B, Zirngibl H (2008) Sixty-month follow-up after endoscopic inguinal hernia repair with three types of mesh: a prospective randomized trial. Surg Endosc 22(8):1790–1797

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  58. Agarwal BB, Agarwal KA, Mahajan KC (2009) Prospective double-blind randomized controlled study comparing heavy- and lightweight polypropylene mesh in totally extraperitoneal repair of inguinal hernia: early results. Surg Endosc 23(2):242–247

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  59. Peeters E, Spiessens C, Oyen R, De Wever L, Vanderschueren D, Penninckx F, Miserez M (2010) Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in men with lightweight meshes may significantly impair sperm motility: a randomized controlled trial. Ann Surg 252(2):240–246

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  60. Chui LB, Ng WT, Sze YS, Yuen KS, Wong YT, Kong CK (2010) Prospective, randomized, controlled trial comparing lightweight versus heavyweight mesh in chronic pain incidence after TEP repair of bilateral inguinal hernia. Surg Endosc 24(11):2735–2738

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  61. Chowbey PK, Garg N, Sharma A, Khullar R, Soni V, Baijal M, Mittal T (2010) Prospective randomized clinical trial comparing lightweight mesh and heavyweight polypropylene mesh in endoscopic totally extraperitoneal groin hernia repair. Surg Endosc 24(12):3073–3079

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  62. Bittner R, Leibl BJ, Kraft B, Schwarz J (2011) One-year results of a prospective, randomised clinical trial comparing four meshes in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TAPP). Hernia 15(5):503–510

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  63. Smith AI, Royston CM, Sedman PC (1999) Stapled and nonstapled laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) inguinal hernia repair. A prospective randomized trial. Surg Endosc 13(8):804–806

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  64. Olmi S, Scaini A, Erba L, Guaglio M, Croce E (2007) Quantification of pain in laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) inguinal hernioplasty identifies marked differences between prosthesis fixation systems. Surgery 142(1):40–46

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  65. Fortelny RH, Petter-Puchner AH, May C, Jaksch W, Benesch T, Khakpour Z, Redl H, Glaser KS (2012) The impact of atraumatic fibrin sealant vs. staple mesh fixation in TAPP hernia repair on chronic pain and quality of life: results of a randomized controlled study. Surg Endosc 26(1):249–254

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  66. Brügger L, Bloesch M, Ipaktchi R, Kurmann A, Candinas D, Beldi G (2012) Objective hypoesthesia and pain after transabdominal preperitoneal hernioplasty: a prospective, randomized study comparing tissue adhesive versus spiral tacks. Surg Endosc 26(4):1079–1085

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  67. Lovisetto F, Zonta S, Rota E, Mazzilli M, Bardone M, Bottero L, Faillace G, Longoni M (2007) Use of human fibrin glue (Tissucol) versus staples for mesh fixation in laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal hernioplasty: a prospective, randomized study. Ann Surg 245(2):222–231

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  68. Boldo E, Armelles A, Perez de Lucia G, Martin F, Aracil JP, Miralles JM, Martinez D, Escrig J (2008) Pain after laparascopic bilateral hernioplasty: early results of a prospective randomized double-blind study comparing fibrin versus staples. Surg Endosc 22(5):1206–1209

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  69. Tam KW, Liang HH, Chai CY (2010) Outcomes of staple fixation of mesh versus nonfixation in laparoscopic total extraperitoneal inguinal repair: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. World J Surg 34(12):3065–3074

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  70. Teng YJ, Pan SM, Liu YL, Yang KH, Zhang YC, Tian JH, Han JX (2011) A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of fixation versus nonfixation of mesh in laparoscopic total extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair. Surg Endosc 25(9):2849–2858

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  71. Kaul A, Hutfless S, Le H, Hamed SA, Tymitz K, Nguyen H, Marohn MR (2012) Staple versus fibrin glue fixation in laparoscopic total extraperitoneal repair of inguinal hernia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Surg Endosc 26(5):1269–1278

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  72. Garg P, Nair S, Shereef M, Thakur JD, Nain N, Menon GR, Ismail M (2011) Mesh fixation compared to nonfixation in total extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair: a randomized controlled trial in a rural center in India. Surg Endosc 25(10):3300–3306

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  73. Gersin KS, Heniford BT, Garcia-Ruiz A, Ponsky JL (1999) Missed lipoma of the spermatic cord. A pitfall of transabdominal preperitoneal laparoscopic hernia repair. Surg Endosc 13(6):585–587

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  74. Nasr AO, Tormey S, Walsh TN (2005) Lipoma of the cord and round ligament: an overlooked diagnosis? Hernia 9(3):245–247

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  75. Lau H, Loong F, Yuen WK, Patil NG (2007) Management of herniated retroperitoneal adipose tissue during endoscopic extraperitoneal inguinal hernioplasty. Surg Endosc 21(9):1612–1616

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  76. Carilli S, Alper A, Emre A (2004) Inguinal cord lipomas. Hernia 8(3):252–254

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  77. Langeveld HR, van’t Riet M, Weidema WF, Stassen LP, Steyerberg EW, Lange J, Bonjer HJ, Jeekel J (2010) Total extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair compared with Lichtenstein (the LEVEL-Trial): a randomized controlled trial. Ann Surg 251(5):819–824

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  78. Fleming WR, Elliott TB, Jones RM, Hardy KJ (2001) Randomized clinical trial comparing totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair with the Shouldice technique. Br J Surg 88(9):1183–1188

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  79. Schmedt CG, Sauerland S, Bittner R (2005) Comparison of endoscopic procedures vs Lichtenstein and other open mesh techniques for inguinal hernia repair: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Surg Endosc 19(2):188–199

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  80. Bittner R, Sauerland S, Schmedt CG (2005) Comparison of endoscopic techniques vs Shouldice and other open nonmesh techniques for inguinal hernia repair: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Surg Endosc 19(5):605–615

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  81. Eklund A, Rudberg C, Smedberg S, Enander LK, Leijonmarck CE, Osterberg J, Montgomery A (2006) Short-term results of a randomized clinical trial comparing Lichtenstein open repair with totally extraperitoneal laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Br J Surg 93(9):1060–1068

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  82. Eklund A, Rudberg C, Leijonmarck CE, Rasmussen I, Spangen L, Wickbom G, Wingren U, Montgomery A (2007) Recurrent inguinal hernia: randomized multicenter trial comparing laparoscopic and Lichtenstein repair. Surg Endosc 21(4):634–640

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  83. Pokorny H, Klingler A, Schmid T, Fortelny R, Hollinsky C, Kawji R, Steiner E, Pernthaler H, Függer R, Scheyer M (2008) Recurrence and complications after laparoscopic versus open inguinal hernia repair: results of a prospective randomized multicenter trial. Hernia 12(4):385–389

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  84. Wake BL, McCormack K, Fraser C, Vale L, Perez J, Grant AM (2005) Transabdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) vs totally extraperitoneal (TEP) laparoscopic techniques for inguinal hernia repair. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 1:CD004703

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  85. Bektaş H, Bilsel Y, Ersöz F, Sarı S, Mutlu T, Arıkan S, Kaygusuz A (2011) Comparison of totally extraperitoneal technique and darn plication of primary inguinal hernia. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 21(7):583–588

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  86. Kumar S, Nixon SJ, MacIntyre IM (1999) Laparoscopic or Lichtenstein repair for recurrent inguinal hernia: one unit’s experience. J R Coll Surg Edinb 44(5):301–302

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  87. Dedemadi G, Sgourakis G, Karaliotas C, Christofides T, Kouraklis G, Karaliotas C (2006) Comparison of laparoscopic and open tension-free repair of recurrent inguinal hernias: a prospective randomized study. Surg Endosc 20(7):1099–1104

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  88. Memon MA, Cooper NJ, Memon B, Memon MI, Abrams KR (2003) Meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials comparing open and laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Br J Surg 90(12):1479–1492

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  89. Felix E, Scott S, Crafton B, Geis P, Duncan T, Sewell R, McKernan B (1998) Causes of recurrence after laparoscopic hernioplasty. A multicenter study. Surg Endosc 12(3):226–231

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  90. Tamme C, Scheidbach H, Hampe C, Schneider C, Köckerling F (2003) Totally extraperitoneal endoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TEP). Surg Endosc 17(2):190–195

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  91. Leibl BJ, Jäger C, Kraft B, Kraft K, Schwarz J, Ulrich M, Bittner R (2005) Laparoscopic hernia repair—TAPP or/and TEP? Langenbecks Arch Surg 390(2):77–82

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  92. Liem MS, Halsema JA, van der Graaf Y, Schrijvers AJ, van Vroonhoven TJ (1997) Cost-effectiveness of extraperitoneal laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: a randomized comparison with conventional herniorrhaphy. Coala trial group. Ann Surg 226(6):668–675

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  93. Köninger J, Redecke J, Butters M (2004) Chronic pain after hernia repair: a randomized trial comparing Shouldice, Lichtenstein and TAPP. Langenbecks Arch Surg 389(5):361–365

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  94. Singh AN, Bansal VK, Misra MC, Kumar S, Rajeshwari S, Kumar A, Sagar R, Kumar A (2012) Testicular functions, chronic groin pain, and quality of life after laparoscopic and open mesh repair of inguinal hernia: a prospective randomized controlled trial. Surg Endosc 26(5):1304–1317

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  95. Gholghesaei M, Langeveld HR, Veldkamp R, Bonjer HJ (2005) Costs and quality of life after endoscopic repair of inguinal hernia vs open tension-free repair: a review. Surg Endosc 19(6):816–821

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  96. Tschudi JF, Wagner M, Klaiber C, Brugger JJ, Frei E, Krähenbühl L, Inderbitzi R, Boinski J, Hsu Schmitz SF, Hüsler J (2001) Randomized controlled trial of laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal hernioplasty vs Shouldice repair. Surg Endosc 15(11):1263–1266

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  97. Napier T, Olson JT, Windmiller J, Treat J (2008) A long-term follow-up of a single rural surgeon’s experience with laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. WMJ 107(3):136–139

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  98. Hallén M, Westerdahl J, Nordin P, Gunnarsson U, Sandblom G (2012) Mesh hernia repair and male infertility: a retrospective register study. Surgery 151(1):94–98

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  99. Robertson GS, Burton PR, Haynes IG (1993) How long do patients convalescence after inguinal herniorrhaphy? Current principles and practice. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 75(1):30–33

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  100. Shulman AG, Amid PK, Lichtenstein IL (1994) Returning to work after herniorrhaphy. BMJ 309(6949):216–217

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  101. Ross AP (1975) Incidence of inguinal hernia recurrence. Effect of time off work after repair. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 57(6):326–328

    PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  102. Bourke JB, Lear PA, Taylor M (1981) Effect of early return to work after elective repair of inguinal hernia: clinical and financial consequences at one year and three years. Lancet 2(8247):623–625

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  103. Taylor EW, Dewar EP (1983) Early return to work after repair of a unilateral inguinal hernia. Br J Surg 70(10):599–600

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  104. Callesen T, Klarskov B, Bech K, Kehlet H (1999) Short convalescence after inguinal herniorrhaphy with standardised recommendations: duration and reasons for delayed return to work. Eur J Surg 165(3):236–241

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  105. Bay-Nielsen M, Thomsen H, Andersen FH, Bendix JH, Sørensen OK, Skovgaard N, Kehlet H (2004) Convalescence after inguinal herniorrhaphy. Br J Surg 91(3):362–367

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  106. Welsh CL, Hopton D (1980) Advice about driving after herniorrhaphy. Br Med J 280(6223):1134–1135

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  107. Wilson MS, Irving SO, Iddon J, Deans GT, Brough WA (1998) A measurement of the ability to drive after different types of inguinal hernia repair. Surg Laparosc Endosc 8(5):384–387

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  108. Kald A, Nilsson E (1991) Quality assessment in hernia surgery. Qual Assur Health Care 3(3):205–210

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  109. Haapaniemi S, Nilsson E (2002) Recurrence and pain three years after groin hernia repair. Validation of postal questionnaire and selective physical examination as a method of follow-up. Eur J Surg 168(1):22–28

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  110. López-Cano M, Vilallonga R, Sánchez JL, Hermosilla E, Armengol M (2007) Short postal questionnaire and selective clinical examination combined with repeat mailing and telephone reminders as a method of follow-up in hernia surgery. Hernia 11(5):397–402

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  111. Brazier JE, Harper R, Jones NM, O’Cathain A, Thomas KJ, Usherwood T, Westlake L (1992) Validating the SF-36 health survey questionnaire: new outcome measure for primary care. BMJ 305(6846):160–164

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  112. Heniford BT, Walters AL, Lincourt AE, Novitsky YW, Hope WW, Kercher KW (2008) Comparison of generic versus specific quality-of-life scales for mesh hernia repairs. J Am Coll Surg 206(4):638–644

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  113. Muysoms F, Campanelli G, Champault GG, DeBeaux AC, Dietz UA, Jeekel J, Klinge U, Köckerling F, Mandala V, Montgomery A, Morales Conde S, Puppe F, Simmermacher RK, Śmietański M, Miserez M (2012) EuraHS: the development of an international online platform for registration and outcome measurement of ventral abdominal wall hernia repair. Hernia 16(3):239–250

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  114. Loos MJ, Houterman S, Scheltinga MR, Roumen RM (2008) Evaluating postherniorrhaphy groin pain: visual analogue or verbal rating scale? Hernia 12(2):147–151

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  115. Fränneby U, Gunnarsson U, Andersson M, Heuman R, Nordin P, Nyrén O, Sandblom G (2008) Validation of an inguinal pain questionnaire for assessment of chronic pain after groin hernia repair. Br J Surg 95(4):488–493

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  116. Lamb AD, Robson AJ, Nixon SJ (2006) Recurrence after totally extraperitoneal laparoscopic repair: implications for operative technique and surgical training. Surgeon 4(5):299–307

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  117. Lovisetto F, Zonta S, Rota E, Bottero L, Faillace G, Turra G, Fantini A, Longoni M (2007) Laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) hernia repair: surgical phases and complications. Surg Endosc 21(4):646–652

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  118. Choi YY, Kim Z, Hur KY (2012) Learning curve for laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal repair of inguinal hernia. Can J Surg 55(1):33–36

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  119. Liem MS, van Steensel CJ, Boelhouwer RU, Weidema WF, Clevers GJ, Meijer WS, Vente JP, de Vries LS, van Vroonhoven TJ (1996) The learning curve for totally extraperitoneal laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Am J Surg 171(2):281–285

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  120. Feliu-Palà X, Martín-Gómez M, Morales-Conde S, Fernández-Sallent E (2001) The impact of the surgeon’s experience on the results of laparoscopic hernia repair. Surg Endosc 15(12):1467–1470

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  121. Deysine M (2001) Hernia clinic in a teaching institution: creation and development. Hernia 5(2):65–69

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  122. Zendejas B, Cook DA, Bingener J, Huebner M, Dunn WF, Sarr MG, Farley DR (2011) Simulation-based mastery learning improves patient outcomes in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: a randomized controlled trial. Ann Surg 254(3):502–509

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  123. Kingsnorth AN, Bowley DM, Porter C (2003) A prospective study of 1000 hernias: results of the Plymouth Hernia Service. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 85(1):18–22

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  124. Heikkinen T, Haukipuro K, Leppälä J, Hulkko A (1997) Total costs of laparoscopic and Lichtenstein inguinal hernia repairs: a randomized prospective study. Surg Laparosc Endosc 7(1):1–5

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  125. Wellwood J, Sculpher MJ, Stoker D, Nicholls GJ, Geddes C, Whitehead A, Singh R, Spiegelhalter D (1998) Randomised controlled trial of laparoscopic versus open mesh repair for inguinal hernia: outcome and cost. BMJ 317(7151):103–110

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  126. Tanphiphat C, Tanprayoon T, Sangsubhan C, Chatamra K (1998) Laparoscopic vs open inguinal hernia repair. A randomized, controlled trial. Surg Endosc 12(6):846–851

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  127. Paganini AM, Lezoche E, Carle F, Carlei F, Favretti F, Feliciotti F, Gesuita R, Guerrieri M, Lomanto D, Nardovino M, Panti M, Ribichini P, Sarli L, Sottili M, Tamburini A, Taschieri A (1998) A randomized, controlled, clinical study of laparoscopic vs open tension-free inguinal hernia repair. Surg Endosc 12(7):979–986

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  128. Heikkinen TJ, Haukipuro K, Koivukangas P, Hulkko A (1998) A prospective randomized outcome and cost comparison of totally extraperitoneal endoscopic hernioplasty versus Lichtenstein hernia operation among employed patients. Surg Laparosc Endosc 8(5):338–344

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  129. Medical Research Council Laparoscopic Groin Hernia Trial Group (2001) Cost-utility analysis of open versus laparoscopic groin hernia repair: results from a multicentre randomized clinical trial. Br J Surg 88(5):653–661

    Article  Google Scholar 

  130. Papachristou EA, Mitselou MF, Finokaliotis ND (2002) Surgical outcome and hospital cost analyses of laparoscopic and open tension-free hernia repair. Hernia 6(2):68–72

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  131. Schneider BE, Castillo JM, Villegas L, Scott DJ, Jones DB (2003) Laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal versus Lichtenstein herniorrhaphy: cost comparison at teaching hospitals. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 13(4):261–267

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  132. Khajanchee YS, Kenyon TA, Hansen PD, Swanström LL (2004) Economic evaluation of laparoscopic and open inguinal herniorrhaphies: the effect of cost-containment measures and internal hospital policy decisions on costs and charges. Hernia 8(3):196–202

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  133. Anadol ZA, Ersoy E, Taneri F, Tekin E (2004) Outcome and cost comparison of laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair versus open Lichtenstein technique. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 14(3):159–163

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  134. Hynes DM, Stroupe KT, Luo P, Giobbie-Hurder A, Reda D, Kraft M, Itani K, Fitzgibbons R, Jonasson O, Neumayer L (2006) Cost effectiveness of laparoscopic versus open mesh hernia operation: results of a department of Veterans affairs randomized clinical trial. J Am Coll Surg 203(4):447–457

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  135. Jacobs VR, Morrison JE (2008) Comparison of institutional costs for laparoscopic preperitoneal inguinal hernia versus open repair and its reimbursement in an ambulatory surgery center. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 18(1):70–74

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  136. Butler RE, Burke R, Schneider JJ, Brar H, Lucha PA (2007) The economic impact of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: results of a double-blinded, prospective, randomized trial. Surg Endosc 21(3):387–390

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  137. Stylopoulos N, Gazelle GS, Rattner DW (2003) A cost–utility analysis of treatment options for inguinal hernia in 1,513,008 adult patients. Surg Endosc 17(2):180–189

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  138. Vale L, Ludbrook A, Grant A (2003) Assessing the costs and consequences of laparoscopic vs. open methods of groin hernia repair: a systematic review. Surg Endosc 17(6):844–849

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  139. Vale L, Grant A, McCormack K, Scott NW, EU Hernia Trialists Collaboration (2004) Cost-effectiveness of alternative methods of surgical repair of inguinal hernia. Int J Technol Assess Health Care 20(2):192–200

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  140. McCormack K, Wake BL, Fraser C, Vale L, Perez J, Grant A (2005) Transabdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) versus totally extraperitoneal (TEP) laparoscopic techniques for inguinal hernia repair: a systematic review. Hernia 9(2):109–114

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

  141. Kuhry E, van Veen RN, Langeveld HR, Steyerberg EW, Jeekel J, Bonjer HJ (2007) Open or endoscopic total extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair? A systematic review. Surg Endosc 21(2):161–166

    Article  PubMed  CAS  Google Scholar 

Download references

Disclosures

M. Poelman, B. van den Heuvel, J. Deelder, G. Abis, N. Beudeker, R. Bittner, G. Campanelli, D. Dam, B. Dwars, H. Eker, A. Fingerhut, I. Khatkov, F. Koeckerling, J. Kukleta, M. Miserez, A. Montgomery, R. M. Munoz Brands, S. Morales Conde, F. E. Muysoms, M. Soltes, W. Tromp, Y. Yavuz, and H. J. Bonjer have no conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Surgery, VUMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    M. M. Poelman, B. van den Heuvel, G. S. A. Abis, D. van Dam, R. M. Munoz Brands & H. J. Bonjer

  2. Department of Surgery, MCA, Alkmaar, The Netherlands

    J. D. Deelder

  3. Department of Surgery, Slotervaartziekenhuis, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    N. Beudeker, B. J. Dwars & W. Tromp

  4. Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Marienhospital Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany

    R. R. Bittner

  5. Department of General Surgery, Istituto Clinico Sant’Ambrogio, Milan, Italy

    G. Campanelli

  6. Department of Surgery, Red Cross Hospital, Beverwijk, The Netherlands

    H. H. Eker

  7. Visceral and Digestive Surgical Unit, Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal, Créteil, France

    A. Fingerhut

  8. Department of Medicine and Dentistry, Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia

    I. Khatkov

  9. Department of Surgery, Vivantes Klinikum Spandau, Berlin, Germany

    F. Koeckerling

  10. Department of Visceral Surgery, Klinik Im Park Hirslanden, Zurich, Switzerland

    J. F. Kukleta

  11. Department of surgery, University Hospital Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

    M. Miserez

  12. University of Lund and department of surgery, Malmo University Hospital, Malmo, Sweden

    A. Montgomery

  13. Department of Surgery, University Hospital Virgen Macarena, Seville, Spain

    S. Morales Conde

  14. Department of Surgery, Univeristy Hospital Maria Middelares, Ghent, Belgium

    F. E. Muysoms

  15. Department of Surgery, Pavol Jozef Safarik University, Kosice, Slovakia

    M. Soltes

  16. Department of General Surgery, Marmara University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

    Y. Yavuz

Authors
  1. M. M. Poelman
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. B. van den Heuvel
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. J. D. Deelder
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. G. S. A. Abis
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  5. N. Beudeker
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  6. R. R. Bittner
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  7. G. Campanelli
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  8. D. van Dam
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  9. B. J. Dwars
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  10. H. H. Eker
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  11. A. Fingerhut
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  12. I. Khatkov
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  13. F. Koeckerling
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  14. J. F. Kukleta
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  15. M. Miserez
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  16. A. Montgomery
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  17. R. M. Munoz Brands
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  18. S. Morales Conde
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  19. F. E. Muysoms
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  20. M. Soltes
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  21. W. Tromp
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  22. Y. Yavuz
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  23. H. J. Bonjer
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to M. M. Poelman.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Poelman, M.M., van den Heuvel, B., Deelder, J.D. et al. EAES Consensus Development Conference on endoscopic repair of groin hernias. Surg Endosc 27, 3505–3519 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-013-3001-9

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-013-3001-9

Keywords

Search

Navigation