To exploration the preliminary outcomes of a novel surgical approach—the laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair for umbilical hernia.

This retrospective case series included 12 patients who underwent laparoscopic TAPP umbilical hernia repair at the Gastrointestinal Minimally Invasive Surgery Center of the Third People's Hospital of Chengdu between May 2022 and March 2024. All procedures were performed by the same surgical team. Baseline characteristics, perioperative data, postoperative recovery, and complications were systematically collected and retrospectively analyzed using the electronic medical record system.

All patients successfully completed laparoscopic TAPP umbilical hernia repair. The mean operative time was (82±25) minutes, and the median postoperative hospital stay was 3 (3, 3.5) days. One patient developed postoperative seroma at 1 month. No hernia recurrence, incision infection, or serious complications such as intra-abdominal hemorrhage, intestinal obstruction, or enteric fistula were observed. During a 6-month follow-up period, 11 patients completed follow-up and none experienced hernia recurrence; one patient was lost to follow-up.

Preliminary results suggest that laparoscopic TAPP repair is a feasible approach for the treatment of umbilical hernia. However, further studies with larger sample sizes are required to confirm its efficacy and safety.