[Laparoscopic extraperitoneal hernioplasty in the treatment of patients with an inguinal hernia]

The first experience with using laparoscopic extraperitoneal hernioplasty with implant Prolene" in 300 patients since November 1992 is analyzed. The analysis of the original method of laparoscopic extraperitoneal hernioplasty has shown its efficiency and safety for patients with inguinal hernias (recurrences were noted in 2,3%).