A clinical experience of treating groin hernias with the mesh and plug hernia repair

Objective To approach the characteristics of the mesh and plug tension- free hernia repair in groin hernia. Methods The mesh and plug tension - free hernia repair was administered in 89 patients of groin hernia with the Band Mesh and Perfix plug offered by Band Company in U. S. A. The operation time, postoperative pain, patient' s mobility recovery, complications and recurrence rate were followed up. Results The average operation time was 29 minutes. Postoperative pain was not distinctive and there was no tension in the inguinal region. The patients could move 6~ 8 hours after operation and recover to ordinary daily activities in two weeks. One had wound subcutaneous hematom, one had local swelling in the inguinal region and another had retention of urine. No wound infection and no recurrence in 89 patients who were followed- up for 2-34 months. Conclusions The mesh and plug tension - free hernia repair is easy to be administered, with minor lesion, quickly recovery, lower recurrence and more wider to be used. It is a most advanced and effective method in treating groin hernia.