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However, the optimal method remains unclear because of variations in the location and length of the incision as well as different uses of the single-port device. We standardized STEP using the glove method with a straight umbilical incision that maintained the wound profile within the confines of the umbilicus for better cosmetic satisfaction and port operative pain reduction.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The incision length was limited to 1\u20131.5\u2009cm, extending no further than the umbilicus. The STEP is performed utilizing the glove method using Alexis of XXS size. To minimize forceps interference, the surgeon dissected the spermatic cord into two distinct phases. As the mesh was inserted within the pneumoperitoneum, it was deployed safely and securely. In addition, we present the surgical outcomes at our institution for an early career surgeon.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 25 unilateral inguinal hernia STEP procedures were performed between April and October 2023. The median operative time was 68 minutes, and the procedure was performed safely with no complications requiring treatment.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In conclusion, STEP using the glove method with a total intraumbilical incision can be safely performed by an early career surgeon.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1371\/journal.pone.0334049","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,11,4]],"date-time":"2025-11-04T18:35:33Z","timestamp":1762281333000},"page":"e0334049","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1371\/journal.pone.corrections_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Standardized surgical technique for single-port totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair using the glove method with an intraumbilical 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