Search Results for "Open Repair Of Bilateral Inguinal Hernias"
Original Source: Bilateral inguinal hernia repair: laparoscopic or open approach?
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to investigate outcomes in the treatment of bilateral inguinal hernia, comparing the laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) and open tension-free mesh repair (LICHT) approaches. METHODS: We performed a prospective controlled non randomized clinical study in 128 patients with bilateral inguinal hernia over a period of 3 years. LICHT was used in 106 cases (53 patients) while TEP was employed in 150 cases (75 patients). The main outcome measurements were: recurrence r...
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Hip Disorder Common With Sports-Related Inguinal Hernias
Many people with sports-related inguinal hernias may have femoral acetabular impingement, although they do not show any symptoms. Medscape Medical News
Occupational Mechanical Exposures and Risk of Hernia
How do most inguinal hernias happen in certain workplaces, and what types of preventive measures could be put into place for employees to ensure that they don't occur? Occupational and Environmental...
Biologic Mesh for Hiatal Hernias Appears Safe
A new study reported no major complications associated with use of biologic mesh to repair large hiatal hernias, contrasting...
Hernia System Addresses Causes of Postoperative Pain
A flower-like implant treats inguinal hernias without the use of tacks or sutures, often associated with postoperative chronic hernia...
Self-Fixating vs Sutured Mesh for Inguinal Hernia Repair
Commentary on a study on the relationship between self-fixating or sutured mesh for inguinal hernia repair and postoperative pain, published May 2012 in the British Journal of Surgery. Medscape Gene...
Inguinal hernia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and repair of this abdominal hernia.
Endovascular, open aneurysm repair long-term survival akin
(HealthDay)—For repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms, endovascular repair and open repair result in similar long-term survival, according to a study published in the Nov. 22 issue of the New England...
European Soft Tissue Repair Device Market to See Slow Growth to $371 Million by 2016
According to Millennium Research Group (MRG), the global authority on medical technology market intelligence, the European soft tissue repair device market will see procedure volu...
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Synchronous femoral hernias diagnosed during endoscopic inguinal hernia repair.
BACKGROUND: During totally extraperitoneal (TEP) endoscopic repair of inguinal hernias, it is possible to see the internal opening of the femoral canal. The aim of our study was to determine the incid...
Single scrotal incision for repair of bilateral inguinal hernias in boys.
PURPOSE: Single scrotal incision for repair of bilateral inguinal hernias in boys is a new and attractive approach. However, the advantages and drawbacks of this approach have no...
Direct and Recurrent Inguinal Hernias are Associated with Ventral Hernia Repair: A Database Study.
BACKGROUND: A systemically altered connective tissue metabolism has been demonstrated in patients with abdominal wall hernias. The most pronounced connective tissue changes are found in patients with...
Laparoscopic versus open inguinal hernia repair in octogenarians.
PURPOSE: This retrospective chart review was designed to compare outcomes for open and laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernias in the population over the age of 80. METHODS: A retrospective chart revi...
Bilateral inguinal hernia repair: laparoscopic or open approach?
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to investigate outcomes in the treatment of bilateral inguinal hernia, comparing the laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) and open tension-free mesh repair...
