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Laparoscopic mesh repair of recurrent inguinal hernia
S I White1, N O'Rourke, G A Fielding
1Medical Specialist Cenre, Wesley Hospital, Auchenflower, Queensland, Australia.
The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
|February 1, 1996
Abstract
Background:
Pre-peritoneal mesh repair has been a long-standing technique for recurrent hernias. Laparoscopic technique has been applied to this operation with the aim of assessing its results at early follow up of 1 year.
Methods:
The outcome in 56 patients was reviewed and all patients contacted 12 months after surgery.
Results:
There was one immediate failure at 1 week, needing a further operation. There were no other recurrences at 1 year. Ten patients had minor postoperative complications.
Conclusions:
At early follow up, this is a satisfactory technique for recurrent hernias.