Chapter 35: Hernias- Inguinal Hernia Repairs Flashcards

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Bassini

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Sutures approximate reflection of inguinal ligament (Poupart’s) to the transversus abdominis aponeurosis/conjoint tendon

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McVay

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Cooper’s ligament sutured to transversus abdominis aponeurosis/conjointtendon

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Lichtenstein

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“Tension-free repair” using mesh

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Plug and patch

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Placing a plug of mesh in hernia defect and then overlaying a patch of mesh over inguinal floor (requires few if any sutures in mesh!)

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High ligation

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Ligation and transection of indirect hernia sac without repair of inguinal floor(used only in children)

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TAPP procedure

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TransAbdominal PrePeritoneal inguinal hernia repair

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TEPA procedure

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Totally ExtraPeritoneal Approach

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What are the indications for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair?

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  1. Bilateral inguinal hernias
  2. Recurring hernia
  3. Need to resume full activity as soon as possible
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