Assessing Abdominal Contour Post eTEP Rives-Stoppa Surgery

The study evaluated the impact of eTEP Rives-Stoppa procedure on abdominal contour using the Ellipse 9 tool. Most patients showed improved abdominal contour, but 17% developed upper abdominal bulging. Significant differences were found between bulging and non-bulging patients in various measurements. The Ellipse 9 tool provided valuable objective analysis, revealing a discrepancy between patient perceptions and clinical findings. The cause of bulging post-eTEP RS is likely multifactorial.