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  • Title: [Laparoscopic surgery of inguinal hernia by transperitoneal implantation of an artificial mesh. Technique and early results].
    Author: Sandbichler P, Gstir H, Baumgartner C, Furtschegger A, Egender G, Steiner E.
    Journal: Chirurg; 1994 Jan; 65(1):64-7. PubMed ID: 8149803.
    Abstract:
    We report on 250 patients with 342 inguinal hernias operated laparoscopically by pre-peritoneal implantation of a prosthetic mesh. 167 hernias were indirect, 175 direct, including 92 bilateral, 71 recurrent and 4 femoral hernias. There were four major complications: two lesions of the urinary bladder, treated in one case by laparotomy and two foreign body reactions against the mesh, which had to be removed. Two recurrences (0.6%) occurred during a 2-12 months follow-up. The mean hospital stay was 4 (3-10) days. Return to full activity was possible after one week.
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