Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of patients in the TAPP group vs. TEP group.
| Characteristics | TAPP group (n = 361) | TEP group (n = 325) | t/χ2 value | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (n) | 0.220 | 0.639 | ||
| Male | 325 | 296 | ||
| Female | 36 | 29 | ||
| Age (mean ± SD, years) | 58.37 ± 13.35 | 61.58 ± 11.29 | −3.404 | 0.001 |
| Hernia type (n) | 22.172 | 0.001 | ||
| Direct hernia | 93 | 128 | ||
| Indirect hernia | 214 | 139 | ||
| Femoral hernia | 14 | 23 | ||
| Complex hernia | 40 | 35 | ||
| Gilbert typing (n) | 23.749 | 0.001 | ||
| I | 8 | 3 | ||
| II | 103 | 76 | ||
| III | 103 | 61 | ||
| IV | 53 | 63 | ||
| V | 49 | 71 | ||
| VI | 35 | 31 | ||
| VII | 10 | 20 |
TAPP, transabdominal preperitoneal; TEP, totally extraperitoneal.