WorksheetsTotally Extraperitoneal Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 3mins
What is the purpose of the dissecting balloon in TEP hernia repair?
To retract the spermatic cord
To create a working space in the preperitoneal area
To insufflate the peritoneal cavity
To close the hernia sac
The fiberoptic light source should be turned on before connecting it to the laparoscope.
True
False
Which structure must be carefully identified and preserved to avoid nerve injury during dissection?
Inferior epigastric artery
Iliopubic tract
Genitofemoral and lateral femoral cutaneous nerves
Cooper’s ligament
What type of mesh placement is used in TEP repair?
Intraperitoneal onlay mesh
Preperitoneal mesh covering direct, indirect, and femoral spaces
Onlay mesh over the external oblique
Plug-and-patch mesh
What is the wound classification for a standard TEP laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair without complications?
Class I: Clean
Class II: Clean-contaminated
Class III: Contaminated
Class IV: Dirty-infected
