title: Laparoscopic hernioplasty versus conventional hernioplasty (Shouldice): results of a prospective randomized trial.
abstract: The results of our randomized trial of 176 patients comprising primary hernias [Shouldice versus transabdominal preperitoneal approach (TAPP)] showed only slight advantages for the laparoscopically operated group compared to the conventionally operated group: less subjective pain (significant only on fifth postoperative day, p < 0.05), reduced analgesic requirement (significant only on third postoperative day, p < 0.05), significantly shorter duration of hospitalization (4 days vs. 6 days, p < 0.05) and faster return to work (27 days vs. 34 days, NS). Regarding the incidence of recurrences, there was no significant difference between the groups (two recurrences vs. one recurrence) within a follow-up period of 2 years. Postoperative morbidity was similar and the total cost was less for the TAPP group.
authors.affiliation: Surgical University Clinic Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, Germany. dietmar.lorenz@chir.ma.uni-heidelberg.de
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lorenz
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Stark
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Oestreich
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Richter
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome