title: [A comparative study of the laparoscopic and classic treatments of inguinal hernias].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  of this study is to compare two similar groups presenting inguinal herniae, one group having laparoscopic herniography and the other having a Bassini or Fruchaud repair.
  
  
  METHODS
  Since September 1994, in our department, patients presenting with symptoms of unilateral or bilateral inguinal herniae to our practice were offered the transperitoneal or preperitoneal approach as an alternative of open surgical repair. We considered the first 50 patients operated by laparoscopic technic (35 M and 15 F), age between 22-72 years (group A), and similar group operated by Bassini or Fruchaud technic (group B). All the patients had general anesthesia and perioperative antibiotics. In the group A we used Prolene, Mercilene or Plastex mesh. The following parameters were assessed: 1) operative time from incision to closure: 2) amount and type of analgesia required postoperatively; 3) morbidity related to the procedure; 4) interval before returning to full activity; 5) early recurrence rate; 6) hospital cost.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The mean operative time for unilateral herniae in group A was 70 +/- 10 minutes versus 40 +/- 12 minutes in group B. Group A required to return to work was significantly shorter for the patients in group A (7 +/- 3 days) compared with group B patients (25 +/- 10 days). Although no recurrent herniae have yet been found in patients from either group; follow-up was only 2-18 months in the two groups. The cost of hospital care of group A patients exceeded that of group B by approximately 1.7 more.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  was consider that although is more expensive, the laparoscopic procedure in treatment of inguinal herniae, has more benefits for the patients.
authors.affiliation: Clinica de Chirurgie Colţea, Bucureşti.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Angelescu
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Jitea
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Burcoş
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Cristian
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Voiculescu
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Dimitriu
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D012008:Recurrence; D013526:Surgical Mesh
vernacular_title: Studiu comparativ privind cura laparoscopică şi clasică a herniilor inghinale.