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Abstract Introduction Endoscopic totally extraperitoneal retromuscular repair (eTEP-RS) was recently introduced as a new technique for ventral hernia repair. It has been reported to have a significant reduction in analgesia need and reduce length of stay compared to laparoscopic intraperitoneal repair. We aim to evaluate the safety and feasibility of ambulatory primary ventral hernia and incisional hernia repair using eTEP technique. Methods Patients planned for ambulatory eTEP ventral hernia repair between October 2020 to April 2022 were retrospectively analyzed Results 11 patients who were deemed suitable for day surgery preoperatively were included in the analysis. Median age was 48.3 years. Defect sizes ranged from 3–6 cm. 5 patients had more than 1 midline defect, 1 patient had a spigelian hernia and 1 patient had bilateral inguinal hernias which were repaired. 7 patients were successfully managed as day case eTEP-RS. 1 patient required a conversion to open RS due to additional, large defects found intraoperatively, 1 patient stayed for 1 night for urinary retention, 1 patient was drowsy and could not be discharged on the day of surgery and 1 patient was converted to IPOM repair. There were no postoperative complications or recurrences. Conclusion Ambulatory eTEP is feasible, safe and effective in selected patients.
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