Thumbay Hospital Fujairah performs first laparoscopic TEP inguinal hernia repair using balloon dissection
 

(FUJAIRAH) - Thumbay Hospital Fujairah has performed its first Laparoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal (TEP) Inguinal Hernia Repair using balloon dissection, combined with an umbilical hernia repair, expanding the hospital's range of minimally invasive surgical procedures.

Dr. Laurent Leyani, Consultant Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgeon, operated. The procedure involved the use of balloon space-maker technology and mesh fixation to repair both hernias through a minimally invasive laparoscopic approach.

The patient, an Italian violin teacher in his 50s, sought a second medical opinion after experiencing longstanding pain in the left groin and developing an umbilical hernia.

Commenting on the procedure, Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President of the Healthcare Division at Thumbay Group, said: “The introduction of this procedure at Thumbay Hospital Fujairah reflects our efforts to expand the range of specialized surgical services available at the hospital. The adoption of minimally invasive techniques is part of our broader approach to developing clinical capabilities while maintaining a focus on patient safety and quality of care.”

The procedure involved coordination among the surgical, anesthesia, operation theatre, and nursing teams.

The successful completion of the hospital's first TEP inguinal hernia repair using balloon dissection marks an addition to its minimally invasive surgical services and reflects the growing use of laparoscopic techniques in the management of hernia conditions.
                                        

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