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World J Methodol. Jul 20, 2022; 12(4): 193-199
Published online Jul 20, 2022. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v12.i4.193
Published online Jul 20, 2022. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v12.i4.193
Table 1 Prospective randomized trials regarding bilateral hernias
Ref. | Journal | Title of study | Compared techniques | Patients | Subject |
Sarli et al[20], 2001 | Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech | Simultaneous repair of bilateral inguinal hernias: A prospective, randomized study of open, tension-free vs laparoscopic approach | TAPP vs Lichtenstein | 43 (20 vs 23) | Surgical procedure, postoperative pain and course, follow-up, cost analysis |
Mahon et al[21], 2003 | Surg Endosc | Prospective randomized trial of laparoscopic (transabdominal preperitoneal) vs open (mesh) repair for bilateral and recurrent inguinal hernia | TAPP vs Lichtenstein | 120 (60 vs 60) | Surgical procedure, postoperative pain and course, recovery |
Ielpo et al[22], 2018 | Am J Surg | A prospective randomized study comparing laparoscopic TAPP vs Lichtenstein repair for bilateral inguinal hernias | TAPP vs Lichtenstein | 134 (61 vs 73) | Surgical procedure, postoperative course, recovery, quality of life, chronic pain |
Bignell et al[23], 2012 | Hernia | Prospective randomized trial of laparoscopic (TAPP) vs open (mesh) repair for bilateral and recurrent inguinal hernia: incidence of chronic groin pain and impact on quality of life: Results of 10-yr follow-up | TAPP vs Lichtenstein | 120 (60 vs 60) | Chronic groin pain, quality of life |
Hynes et al[24], 2006 | J Am Coll Surg | Cost effectiveness of laparoscopic vs open mesh hernia operation: Results of a department of veterans affairs randomized clinical trial | All laparoscopic vs all open | 1395 (687 vs 708) | Quality of life, cost-effectiveness |
Ielpo et al[25], 2018 | Ann Surg | Cost-effectiveness of randomized study of laparoscopic vs open bilateral inguinal hernia repair | TAPP vs Lichtenstein | 165 (81 vs 84) | Quality of life, cost-effectiveness, cost analysis |
- Citation: Doudakmanis C, Kolla C, Bouliaris K, Efthimiou M, Koukoulis GD. Laparoscopic bilateral inguinal hernia repair: Should it be the preferred technique? World J Methodol 2022; 12(4): 193-199
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- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5662/wjm.v12.i4.193