Toy-Smoot laparoscopic hernioplasty.

The Toy-Smoot laparoscopic hernioplasty was performed in 10 patients with excellent short-term results. This laparoscopic hernioplasty utilizes the principles of high ligation of the sac, a tension-free repair, and the advantages of an expanded PTFE patch over other prosthetic patch materials without groin dissection. The Toy-Smoot laparoscopic hernioplasty is a safe and effective repair of both direct and indirect inguinal hernias. The patients experience only minimal pain and return to full activity by the second postoperative day.

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Memorial Hospital
United States

Keywords

Adult, Male, Time Factors, Suture Techniques, Hernia, Inguinal, Prostheses and Implants, Surgical Mesh, Middle Aged, Laparoscopes, Postoperative Complications, Surgical Staplers, Surgical Procedures, Operative, Surgical Stapling, Humans, Female, Laparoscopy, Ligation, Polytetrafluoroethylene, Follow-Up Studies, Aged

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