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The Millikan modified mesh-plug hernioplasty.

Keith W Millikan1, Brice Cummings, Alexander Doolas

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Rush-Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. Keith_Millikan@rush.edu

Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|May 14, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This modified mesh-plug hernioplasty is safe and effective for inguinal hernia repair. It offers a fast recovery, minimal pain, and a low recurrence rate for patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Innovation
  • Hernia Repair Techniques
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Inguinal hernias are common surgical conditions requiring effective repair.
  • Traditional hernioplasty techniques can involve significant recovery times and postoperative discomfort.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a modified mesh-plug hernioplasty technique.
  • To assess outcomes including recurrence, pain, and return to activities.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective analysis of 1056 patients undergoing primary unilateral inguinal hernioplasty.
  • Utilized a modified mesh-plug technique under local anesthesia with IV sedation.
  • Outcomes measured included surgical morbidity, recurrence, pain medication use, and return to normal activities.

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Main Results:

  • Mean operative time was 25 minutes; all procedures were outpatient.
  • 95.9% of patients returned to normal activities within 3 days; manual laborers returned to work in 14 days.
  • A low recurrence rate of 0.1% was observed at 1-year follow-up, with minimal complications.

Conclusions:

  • The modified mesh-plug hernioplasty is a safe, resource-efficient option for inguinal hernia repair.
  • It is associated with minimal postoperative pain and rapid return to activities.
  • This technique demonstrates a low recurrence rate and should be considered a gold standard.