Report of 100 open inguinal hernia repairs using a 2-cm incision: a novel technique.
We report a novel open technique for the repair of inguinal hernias using a 2-cm incision. This allows bilateral cases to be performed safely as day case procedures, where laparoscopic repair is not possible. A 2-cm incision is made over the deep inguinal ring. Blunt dissection distracts the cord and hernial sac, which can be dissected and reduced. A stapler is used to secure mesh through an incision too small to allow satisfactory suturing. This is a fast, safe, and easy-to-learn technique that produces a good repair with minimal bruising and quick wound healing. It is a useful substitute to laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal procedure (TEP) repair where this is not possible.
St. Mary's Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
James
J
Kirkby-Bott
Nadey S
NS
Hakim
D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods*