Hernia Hernia Surgery and Repair Techniques

Question 1

What is the most common technique for open inguinal hernia repair in the US?

Accepted Answer

Lichtenstein tension-free mesh repair

Answer

Bassini repair

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McVay repair

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Shouldice repair

Question 2

In laparoscopic hernia repair, what does TAPP stand for?

Accepted Answer

Transabdominal Preperitoneal repair

Answer

Total Abdominal Posterior Patch

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Trans-Anterior Posterior Plasty

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Totally Adhesive Patch Procedure

Question 3

What does TEP stand for in the context of laparoscopic hernia repair?

Accepted Answer

Totally Extraperitoneal repair

Answer

Total Endoscopic Posterior repair

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Trans-Epigastric Prosthetic repair

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Transperitoneal Endoscopic Plasty

Question 4

Why is mesh used in modern hernia repair?

Accepted Answer

To reinforce the abdominal wall and reduce recurrence rates

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To reduce operating time

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To replace missing bowel segments

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To drain fluid collections

Question 5

Which hernia repair is considered an emergency operation?

Accepted Answer

Repair of a strangulated or incarcerated hernia with bowel compromise

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Elective reducible inguinal hernia repair

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Laparoscopic repair of an asymptomatic hernia

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Watchful waiting for small umbilical hernias

Question 6

The Bassini repair is a classic open technique that reconstructs which structure?

Accepted Answer

The posterior wall of the inguinal canal

Answer

The femoral ring

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The umbilical ring

Answer

The diaphragmatic hiatus