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Comparison of early and long-term results of inguinal hernia repairs with selected surgical techniques
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Abstract
The aim of this study is to evaluate the outcome of groin hernia repairs with different surgical approaches on the basis of 776 patients.
Material and methods: We analysed 638 classic tissue repairs, 106 tension-free and 32 laparoscopic inguinal hernia repairs, taking operative and hospitalisation time, early postoperative complications, the number of recurrences, patients’ approval and satisfaction as well as the time taken for their recovery into consideration.
Results: It has been demonstrated that the shortest mean hospitalisation time, the fewest complications and a lack of recurrences have been noted after the tension-free method (PHS). This method is gaining widespread acceptance as being the most preferable technique of patients as well as guaranteeing rapid recovery.
Conclusions: On the basis of our results, we have concluded that the most preferable technique of groin hernia repair is tension-free method, however other approaches are still applicable in selected cases.
Abstract
The aim of this study is to evaluate the outcome of groin hernia repairs with different surgical approaches on the basis of 776 patients.
Material and methods: We analysed 638 classic tissue repairs, 106 tension-free and 32 laparoscopic inguinal hernia repairs, taking operative and hospitalisation time, early postoperative complications, the number of recurrences, patients’ approval and satisfaction as well as the time taken for their recovery into consideration.
Results: It has been demonstrated that the shortest mean hospitalisation time, the fewest complications and a lack of recurrences have been noted after the tension-free method (PHS). This method is gaining widespread acceptance as being the most preferable technique of patients as well as guaranteeing rapid recovery.
Conclusions: On the basis of our results, we have concluded that the most preferable technique of groin hernia repair is tension-free method, however other approaches are still applicable in selected cases.
Keywords
inguinal hernia; classics tissue repair and tension-free method; laparoscopic approach


Title
Comparison of early and long-term results of inguinal hernia repairs with selected surgical techniques
Journal
Chirurgia Polska (Polish Surgery)
Issue
Pages
19-25
Published online
2004-03-16
Bibliographic record
Chirurgia Polska 2004;6(1):19-25.
Keywords
inguinal hernia
classics tissue repair and tension-free method
laparoscopic approach
Authors
Zbigniew Pasieka
Maciej Amsolik
Michał Kusiński
Krzysztof Kuzdak