title: Laparoscopic hernia repair (TAPP): a new method to reduce port-site-herniation.
abstract: This article describes a method of transperitoneal laparoscopic hernia repair to reduce port-site herniation by using one umbilical 12-mm port site and a 5-mm laparoscope.
authors.affiliation: Stockport Unit of Minimally Invasive Therapy, Stepping Hill Hospital, England.
authors.forename: S O
authors.initials: SO
authors.lastname: Irving
authors.forename: G T
authors.initials: GT
authors.lastname: Deans
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Royston
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Brough
mesh_terms: D006547:Hernia / Q000517:prevention & control; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*