Extended totally extraperitoneal (eTEP) treatment for lateral primary and incisional hernias. New approach to old problems.

Sergio Hernández-VillafrancaS Qian-ZhangI O SillaM L S de Molina RampérezE C AlisesC SánchezR PardoM F VilarrasaP Villarejo-CamposS Salido

Published in: Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery (2022)

eTEP to treat lateral hernias is feasible and reproducible showing good results in terms of hernia recurrence and complications. A further prospective randomized clinical trial is needed to support these results.

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