title: Toy-Smooth 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: Department of Surgery, Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, 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; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D008026:Ligation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D017792:Surgical Stapling; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene