Transabdominal Preperitoneal Patch Technique – (r)TAPP (Operating time approx. 60 min)
The TAPP technique is a minimally invasive surgical method – performed under general anesthesia, the hernia is repaired using camera-assisted or robotically-assisted techniques through very small skin incisions, and a synthetic mesh is inserted.
Lichtenstein Technique (Operating time approx. 60 min)
With this method, a synthetic mesh is inserted through a skin incision in the groin area. This operation is typically performed under general anesthesia, though in some cases, spinal anesthesia may be utilized.