title: Laparoscopic mesh repair of recurrent inguinal hernia.
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.
authors.affiliation: Medical Specialist Cenre, Wesley Hospital, Auchenflower, Queensland, Australia.
authors.forename: S I
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: White
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: O'Rourke
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Fielding
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D013997:Time Factors