title: Toy-Smoot laparoscopic hernioplasty.
abstract: The Toy-Smoot laparoscopic hernioplasty was performed in 10 patients with excellent short-term results. This laparoscopic hernioplasty utilizes the principles of high ligation of the sac, a tension-free repair, and the advantages of an expanded PTFE patch over other prosthetic patch materials without groin dissection. The Toy-Smoot laparoscopic hernioplasty is a safe and effective repair of both direct and indirect inguinal hernias. The patients experience only minimal pain and return to full activity by the second postoperative day.
authors.affiliation: Nanticoke Surgical Associates, Seaford, Delaware.
authors.forename: F K
authors.initials: FK
authors.lastname: Toy
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Smoot
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods; D013528:Surgical Staplers
chemical_list: D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene