Different open-mesh techniques have been developed for inguinal hernia repair since the
introduction of the tension-free technique. The present study reports a new self-designed …

Experience with the preperitoneal `plug and patch' inguinal hernia repair Page 1
Experience with the preperitoneal `plug and patch' inguinal hernia repair S. Goyal, F …

The use of mesh in the repair of hernias is commonplace. Synthetic mesh, like
polypropylene, has been the workhorse for hernia repairs since the 1980's. Surgisis …

It is clear that the recurrence rates after nonprosthetic methods for the repair of inguinal
hernias, like McVay, Bassini or Shouldice techniques, are high (6–10%). Since 20 years, we …

All standard methods of hernia repair involve suturing together tissues which are not
normally in apposition. This violates the basic surgical principle that tissue must never be …

The abdominal wall has always been of interest to surgeon-anato mists. It was recognized
as a barrier, and volumes have been written demonstrating how to breach this wall …

Prosthetic mesh is becoming widely used in the management of both primary and recurrent
groin hernias. Confusion exists as to when to choose which of the two popular forms: patch …

Main outcome measures Postoperative complications and recurrence as evaluated at two
weeks, six weeks, three months, six months, one year, and yearly thereafter for up to five …

Safe reconstruction of the inguinal floor is the goal of any operation for repair of groin
herniation. Operating in the properitoneal space avoids dissection of the scarred cord, and …

The purpose of this study is to report the results of a tension-free repair technique using
expanded polytetrafluoroethylene Gore-Tex Mycro Mesh in patients with inguinal hernias …