Publications of Faculty of Medicine:LAPAROSCOPIC REPAIR OF INGUINAL HERNIA: Abstract

44 inguinal hernias in 40 patients were repaired through the laparoscope using a synthetic mesh in the preperitoneal space. Patients were classified into 4 groups according to the type of hernia. Laparoscopic repair proved to be effective in small groin hernia and recurrent cases. It carries less pain and decreased post operative morbidity