Lichtenstein tension-free Herniorrhapay: A retrospective Analysis in 1212 cases

Objective To evaluate results of the Lichtenstein tension-free mesh repair and sum- maraize the clinical experience in the treatment of the inguinal hernia.Methods In this retrospective stud- y,1847 tension-free inguinal hernia repairs were performed in 1712 patients,using a polypropylene mesh (Lichtenstein technique).Results The overall complication rate was 2.54%.There was two recurrences (recurrence rate =0.16%).Conclusions The Lichtenstein repair for the treatment of inguinal hernia has the advantage of less postoperative pain and low recurrence and is highly suitable for day case surgery.