Laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure in adolescents and young adults: Potential and pitfalls from a case series

Key Points

• To evaluate the effectiveness and challenges of Laparoscopic Percutaneous Extraperitoneal Closure (LPEC) for inguinal hernia repair in the adolescent and young adult population.
• Performed LPEC on adolescents and young adults with inguinal hernias
• Documented outcomes and complications
• Analyzed the feasibility of broader application in similar demographics
• LPEC showed promising outcomes in hernia repair
• Reduced recovery time compared to traditional methods
• Complications were minimal but highlighted the need for careful patient selection

Abstract