Laparoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal Repair Using Self-gripping Polyester Mesh (ProGrip™) in Inguinal Hernia: A Retrospective Study in a Tertiary Care Hospital

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Abstract Introduction: Surgical management of inguinal hernia (IH) is advanced with laparoscopy surgery, and total laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) repair is gaining popularity. The use of self-gripping mesh (ProGrip™) further provided substantial advancements with improved postoperative outcomes and early recovery. Objectives: The objective of our study was to determine the short-term outcomes, complications, postoperative hernia recurrence, and chronic inguinal pain in laparoscopic IH. Furthermore, we assessed the factors associated with longer operative time. Subjects and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the data of adult IH patients who had undergone TEP repair with ProGrip™ mesh. Data on demographics, hernia characteristics, operating time, surgical details, and postoperative outcomes such as infection, hernia recurrences, chronic pain, and other complications were collected and analyzed. P <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: During January 2020 to January 2022, we collected the data of 208 patients and analyzed them. The mean age of the patients was 59.7 ± 13.1 years and 96.2% were males. Hernia was bilateral in 26% of cases and 78.8% were indirect hernias. The mean duration of surgery was 60.4 ± 8.6 min. Hernia size ≥2.5 cm was associated with significantly longer operative time. After a median follow-up of approximately 1 year, there were no postoperative complications, recurrence of hernia, or chronic inguinal pain. Conclusion: In experienced hands, laparoscopic TEP repair of IH using ProGrip™ mesh is effective and safe without significant complications or recurrences.