Small bowel obstruction after TAPP hernia

Rare but known event that can occur after TEP (totally extra-peritoneal) or TAPP (transabdominal preperitoneal) or robotic inguinal hernia repairs. Patients who have nausea, vomiting, and abdominal distention after a laparoscopic or robotic inguinal hernia repair should report to an emergency room.

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