Tacker Fixation and Pain After TEP Repair

Category Primary study
Registry of Trialsclinicaltrials.gov
Year 2026
The role of mesh fixation in laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair remains controversial. While fixation may increase postoperative pain, concerns about recurrence in larger defects prevent its complete abandonment. This study aimed to compare absorbable tacker fixation with non-fixation in terms of postoperative pain, quality of life, and recurrence.
Epistemonikos ID: 9cd7cb48be00f214c485458bb6f093a35e4fa9db
First added on: May 27, 2026