[Repair of recurrent very large inguinal hernias with intraabdominal prosthesis]

The use of a prosthesis in the repair of very large inguinal hernias as well as in multiple recurrences is often advocated. A new material is presented: the Rhodergon is a sheet of polyester which is placed through an intraabdominal extraperitoneal approach in order to cover the defect of the wall. One of its surfaces is velvet-like and induces adhesions with the edge of the abdominal defect that will be responsible for the strength of the repair. The other surface is covered with silicone and prevents adhesions with the peritoneum. Our first results with this type of repair are described and so far seem extremely satisfactory.