Lichtenstein tension-free herniorrhaphy: a retrospective analysis in 4011 cases
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4203.2011.09.005
- VernacularTitle:Lichtenstein无张力疝修补术治疗腹股沟疝4011例
- Author:
Xin ZHANG
;
Jiadong XIE
;
Yinlong WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Inguina hernia;
Local anaesthesia;
Day case surgery;
Tension-free hernia repair
- From:
International Journal of Surgery
2011;38(9):588-591
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
ObjectiveTo evaluate results of the Lichtenstein tension-free mesh repair and summaraize the clinical experience in the treatment of the inguinal hernia. MethodsIn this retrospective study, 4011 tension-free inguinal hernia repairs were performed in 3631 patients, using a polypropylene mesh (Lichtenstein technique). Results The average hospitalization was 3.8 days, the overall complication rate was 2.4%, the recurrence rate was 0.1%. ConclusionThe Lichtenstein repair for the treatment of inguinal hernia has the advantage of less postoperative pain and low recurrence and is highly suitable for day case surgery.