A Comparative Study of 3-point With 1-point Mesh Fixation in TAPP for Gilbert Type III Inguinal Hernia

Inclusion Criteria: Unilateral indirect inguinal hernia according to preoperative physical examination and imaging examination. The inclusion criteria were as follows: primary indirect inguinal hernia classified as Gilbert III (defect size diameter ≥3cm, including scrotal hernias) Exclusion Criteria: Age below 18 years or older than 80. Direct hernia, femoral hernia, recurrent hernia, incarcerated hernia, strangulated hernia, and other types of hernias. Patients not suitable for general anesthesia. Patients requiring open surgery; patients requiring emergency surgery Loss to follow-up or communication difficulties, or poor compliance.