Laparoscopic mesh repair of recurrent inguinal hernia.
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.
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Medical Specialist Cenre, Wesley Hospital, Auchenflower, Queensland, Australia.
O'Rourke
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Fielding
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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