Laparoscopic hernioplasty combined with Mesh strenthening in the treatment ot hernia in adults / 中国微创外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of mini-laparoscopic hernioplasty with Mesh strengthening in the treatment of hernia in adults. Methods We used mini-laparoscopic and self-decided needle-like instruments to perform 106 cases of Mesh replacement in addition to hernioplasty in treatment ot hernia in adults from January,1999 to Junuary,2001. Results Operation time ranged from 20min to 25min.Food-intake began in the operative day.No Complications occurred.The patient discharged 3d～4d after the operation.Following-up period lasting 5months to 2.5years showed no relapse occurred. Conclusions Mini-laparoscopic hernioplasty combined with Mesh strengthening is feasible in the treatment of hernia in adults.The method have the advantages ot mini-invasion,simple proccedures,shorter operation time and quicker recovery.