[Laparoscopic repair of bilateral inguinal hernias: results at the First Surgical Clinic in Olomouc].
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this paper is to evaluate the outcome of the TAPP (transabdominal preperitoneal) repair of bilateral inguinal hernia with one large mesh.


METHODS
Eighteen patients with the bilateral inguinal hernia had TAPP repair with one mesh. The operation and the postoperative course has been discussed.


RESULTS
None operative complications were noted, postoperatively four groin haematomas and one recurrence were observed.


CONCLUSIONS
TAPP is safe and effective for the repair of the bilateral inguinal hernias.
Havlík
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R
I. chirurgická klinika FN a UP, Olomouc.
Král
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V
Neoral
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C
Bohanes
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T
D005260:Female; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications