Open AccessAnterior Tension-Free Repair of Recurrent Inguinal Hernia Under Local Anesthesia
Author(s) -
Ezio Gianetta,
S Cuneo,
B. Vitale,
Giovanni Camerini,
Paola Marini,
M. Stella
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
annals of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.153
H-Index - 309
eISSN - 1528-1140
pISSN - 0003-4932
DOI - 10.1097/00000658-200001000-00019
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , urinary retention , groin , inguinal hernia , hernia repair , perioperative , anesthesia , concomitant , local anesthesia , hernia , complication
To describe a 7-year experience with recurrent inguinal hernia repair performed mainly with tension-free mesh or plug technique under local anesthesia through the anterior approach, and to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of this method of treatment.