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Lichtenstein tension-free herniorrhaphy: a retrospective analysis in 4011 cases
Xin Zhang, Jia-dong Xie, Yinlong Wang
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Abstract
Objective To evaluate results of the Lichtenstein tension-free mesh repair and summaraize the clinical experience in the treatment of the inguinal hernia. Methods In this retrospective study, 4011 tension-free inguinal hernia repairs were performed in 3631 patients, using a polypropylene mesh (Lichtenstein technique). Results The average hospitalization was 3.8 days, the overall complication rate was 2.4％, the recurrence rate was 0.1％. Conclusion 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.
Key words:
Inguina hernia; Local anaesthesia; Day case surgery; Tension-free hernia repair