Inguinal Hernia Repairs Flashcards
1
Q
Sutures approximate reflection of inguinal ligament (Popart’s) to the transverse abdominis aponeurosis/conjoint tendon
A
Bassini
2
Q
Cooper’s ligament sutured to transverse abdominis aponeurosis/conjoint tendon
A
McVay
3
Q
Tension free repair, using mesh
A
Lictenstein
4
Q
Ligation and transection of indirect hernia sac without repair of inguinal floor (used only on children)
A
High ligation
5
Q
TransAbdominal PrePeritoneal inguinal hernia repair
A
TAPP procedure
6
Q
Totally ExtraPeritoneal Approach
A
TEPA procedure
7
Q
What are the indications for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair
A
Bilateral inguinal hernias
Recurrent hernia
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