Laparoscopic inguinal herniorrhaphy: a new concept

ABSTRACT

Eighty hernia repairs were performed laparoscopically. The approach was transabdominal preperitoneal and 3 different types of repair were performed according to each case including 3 ring plasties, 32 iliopubic tract repairs and 45 mesh repairs. A new knot guide was devised for guiding and tying knots and thus no stapling devise was used and cost reduced. Results were satisfactory with no recurrence over 6-14 months of follow up