Application of tension-free hernia repair to inguinal hernia

Objective To evaluate clinical value of tension-free hernia repair in inguinal hernia.Methods The clinical data of 181 patients with 188 inguinal hernia were treated with tension-flee hernia repair,Mesh plug-patch were used in the operations.The operative procedure,postoperative pain,patient ability recovery,complications and recurrence rate were studied.Results All cases operated successfully.The mean operation time was 50min.The postoperative complications were 6 cases of urinary retention and 3 cases of scrotal hydroceles.Local hematoma appeared in 5 cases.3 cases complained of foreign body feeling.The average postoperative stay was 7 days.The follow-up period ranged from 3 to 36 months and no recurrence was observed.Conclusions Tension-free hernia repair is a perfect surgical operation for the inguinal hernia.It has many advantages,such as simplicity,minimal invasion,less postoperative pain,rapid recovery,good recent therapeutic effect and lower recurrence.The operation type should be individulized. Key words: Hernia,inguinal; Prosthese and implants