Single incision laparoscopic totally preperitoneal hernioplasty (SIL-TPP) for bilateral inguinal hernia repair: initial experience – BMC Surgery
Objective The aim of this study was to introduce and assess the safety and feasibility of single incision laparoscopic totally preperitoneal hernioplasty (SIL-TPP) for bilateral inguinal hernia repair. Method Forty-two SIL-TPP procedures for bilateral inguinal hernia repair were conducted from June 2018 to July 2022 at the First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University using standard laparoscopic instruments and a single-port device. Clinical data such as demographic intraoperative parameters and short-term postoperative outcomes were collected and analysed. Results SIL-TPP was successful in 42 bilateral inguinal hernia patients, and no conversion occurred. Of these 42 patients, 38 were males and 4 were females. The average age was 57.4 ± 17 years. The participants’ mean BMI was 22.67 ± 2.19 kg/m2 (range from 18.65 to 28.71 kg/m2). There were 4 types of bilateral hernias. The percentage of patients who underwent surgery before the SIL-TPP procedure in the same region was 21.43% (9/42).
