Laparoscopic Extended Totally Extraperitoneal Repair (eTEP) versus Robotic Transabdominal Preperitoneal (Rtapp) Inguinal Hernia Repair: A randomized Control Trial

More than 20 million hernia repairs carried worldwide. With avident of modern technology hernia repair is shifting from laparoscopic to robotic techniques. We are trying to compare laparoscopic extended totally extraperitoneal repair (eTEP) versus robotic Transabdominal preperitoneal (rTAPP) inguinal hernia repair in terms of operative time , post operative pain and other variables. The Prospective observational study will be conducted in Department of General Surgery  at AIIMS, Jodhpur after obtaining the approval of institutional research committee and institutional ethics committee. Participants who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be included in the study. Their demographics will be collected. On presentation after recruitment of the patient for study, complete history taking and general physical examination followed by routine investigation and special investigations will be done. Patient’s will be worked up for surgery as per institute protocol. When they undergo surgery, we will observe operative time, postoperative pain and various other factors. The patient will be monitored closely during there hospital stay for any postoperative complications, clavein dindo and modified clavein dindo score will be used. All the clinical parameters and the information obtained will be thoroughly assessed to fulfil the aim of the study and conclusion will be drawn.

P - Adult patient with unilateral inguinal hernia

I - Robotic TAPP

C - Laparoscopic eTEP O - Operative time T - Not applicable