Toy-Smoot laparoscopic hernioplasty
Toy, F.K.; Smoot, R.T.
Delaware Medical Journal 64(1): 23-28
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0011-7781 PMID: 1533377 Document Number: 401916
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.