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ysis (oTAR, 53; mTAR, 84). Groups were comparable in mean BMI, age, and American Society of Anesthesiologists score. Both cohorts underwent analogous perioperative courses, including mean operative time (oTAR 272… Click to show full abstract
ysis (oTAR, 53; mTAR, 84). Groups were comparable in mean BMI, age, and American Society of Anesthesiologists score. Both cohorts underwent analogous perioperative courses, including mean operative time (oTAR 272 minutes; mTAR 278 minutes, p 1⁄4 0.67). The mTAR group also had significantly shorter hospitalization (oTAR 5.4 days; mTAR 2 days, p < 0.05) and a lower hospital cost (oTAR $17,906; mTAR $13,410, p < 0.001). The mean follow-up was comparable between mTAR and oTAR groups (7.5 months vs 8.1 months, p 1⁄4 0.65). There was no hernia recurrence in the mTAR group; however, 1 (1.9%) hernia recurrence was observed in the oTAR group. There was also a lower trend of 30-day complications in the mTAR group.
Journal Title: Journal of the American College of Surgeons
Year Published: 2019
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