[Ambulatory surgical treatment of inguinal hernia]

Results of ambulatory treatment of 4000 patients with inguinal hernias are presented. Principles of treatment with use of different methods and techniques are developed. Indications and contraindications for ambulatory treatment of patients with inguinal hernias are formulated. Results of treatment of 159 patients by original author's method of hernioplasty are presented. The authors consider ambulatory inguinal herniology as independent line in surgical practice. Foundation of ambulatory herniological centers are proposed.