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  • Title: Totally extraperitoneal endoscopic repair of recurrent inguinal hernia.
    Author: van der Hem JA, Hamming JF, Meeuwis JD, Oostvogel HJ.
    Journal: Br J Surg; 2001 Jun; 88(6):884-6. PubMed ID: 11412263.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Conventional repair of recurrent inguinal hernia is associated with a re-recurrence rate as high as 35 per cent. Endoscopic mesh repair has promising results regarding both recurrence and complication rates. METHODS: In a retrospective review, the results of endoscopic totally extraperitoneal repair were evaluated in 104 patients with 108 recurrent hernias. Follow-up was at least 1 year. Type of recurrence, time of occurrence after previous repair, duration of surgery, complications, duration of hospital stay and number of re-recurrences were evaluated. RESULTS: Follow-up ranged from 12 to 29 (mean 16) months. Forty-three recurrences were direct, 41 indirect and 15 combined; one was a femoral hernia. Median time to previous operation was 36 months (range 8 days to 42 years). Median duration of surgery was 63 (range 25--160) min. While there were no complications during operation, 12 patients (12 per cent) had a postoperative complication. Two direct re-recurrences (2 per cent) occurred as a result of inadequate positioning of the prosthetic mesh. CONCLUSION: The endoscopic totally extraperitoneal technique is safe and effective for the repair of recurrent inguinal hernia.
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