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CASE REPORT article

Front. Med.

Sec. Gastroenterology

Volume 12 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fmed.2025.1643775

Single-Stage Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) Utilizing Biologic Mesh for De Garengeot Hernia: A Case Report and Literature Review

Provisionally accepted
Hong-Xia  SongHong-Xia Song1Tianhao  XieTianhao Xie1*Yan  FuYan Fu2Xiao-Shi  JinXiao-Shi Jin1Qiang  WangQiang Wang1Zheng  NiuZheng Niu1
  • 1Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China
  • 2Baoding No 1 Central Hospital, Baoding, China

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De Garengeot hernia, characterized by appendiceal incarceration within a femoral canal hernia sac, is a rare condition with high risks of strangulation. Traditional open repair remains standard, but laparoscopic approaches offer minimally invasive alternatives. However, limited evidence exists on combining laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) with biologic mesh for this condition. This study presents a case of laparoscopic TAPP with biologic mesh for De Garengeot hernia with concomitant laparoscopic appendectomy. A 69-year-old woman presented with a right inguinal mass and pain. Imaging confirmed a femoral hernia containing the inflamed appendix. Laparoscopic exploration revealed ischemic appendiceal changes, necessitating appendectomy. Laparoscopic TAPP with biologic mesh was performed, utilizing keyhole fixation and reinforced closure. Postoperative recovery was uneventful, as evidenced by no recurrence at 18-month follow-up. Laparoscopic TAPP with biologic mesh represents a feasible, minimally invasive strategy for De Garengeot hernia, enabling simultaneous appendectomy and hernia repair. This approach leverages the regenerative properties of biologic scaffolds and their superior anti-infective properties, while minimizing complications, offering a promising alternative to traditional methods. Further research is needed to establish standardized protocols and assess long-term outcomes.

Keywords: Femoral hernia, TAPP, Biologic mesh, case report, De Garengeot hernia

Received: 09 Jun 2025; Accepted: 04 Aug 2025.

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* Correspondence: Tianhao Xie, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, China

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