Open AccessThe Impact of High Surgical Volume on Outcomes From Laparoscopic (Totally Extra Peritoneal) Inguinal Hernia Repair
Author(s) -
Abdulmalik A. Aikoye,
Mohanraj Harilingam,
Amjad Khushal
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2015/14094.6057
Subject(s) - medicine , inguinal hernia , surgery , general surgery , hernia , laparoscopy , postoperative pain
Laparoscopic hernia repair is characterised by a steep learning curve for the surgeon, and proficiency and outcomes are dependent on experience. The aim of this study was to compare laparoscopic totally extra peritoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair outcomes conducted by a single surgeon as experience changed over time.