title: [Laparoscopy-controlled herniorrhaphy of direct and indirect inguinal hernias. Technique and initial experiences].
abstract: A new method of closing the neck of the hernial sac of direct and indirect hernias is described. Using a special needle (awl) under laparoscopic monitoring, U-stitches are placed and then knotted epifascially. The hernial sac itself remains in situ. No alloplastic material is employed.
authors.affiliation: Chirurgische Klinik, St.-Martinus-Hospital Olpe.
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Meyer
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*
vernacular_title: Die laparoskopisch kontrollierte Herniorrhaphie direkter und indirekter Leistenbrüche. Technik und erste Erfahrungen.