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Intestinal obstruction following TAPP a rare complication


Abstract

The development of newer techniques in the field of surgery is associated with its own set of possible complications. Laparoscopic mesh repair is now widely accepted as the standard of care for inguinal hernias. Both transabdominal preperitoneal approach and totally extra peritoneal approach are almost equally popular worldwide. Laparoscopic hernia repair is a frequently performed operation in our hospital. Although it has many advantages over open inguinal hernia repair, laparoscopic surgery is not without complications. Small bowel obstruction is a complication unique to laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernias. It is reported following transabdominal preperitoneal repairs. We present a case of small bowel incarceration through a peritoneal defect after a totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair.

Keywords

transabdominal preperitoneal, blood count, random blood sugar, serum creatinine, prothrombin time, chest X-ray, electrocardiogram

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