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
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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.
