Clinical research of tension-free herniorrhaphy using Kugel patch in 355 inguinal hernias / 国际外科学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the clinical effects of Kugel surgical treatment for inguinal hernia.Methods Operative time,chornic pain,complications and charges of 355 patients with inguinal hernias were analyzed retrospectively.Results Recurrences occurred in 1 patient,during a mean followl-up of 36 months (range7-85).The average operation time was 35.4 min (range20-130),average surgical charges were 6 253 yuan.Postoperaive chronic pain appeared in 6 patients.There are 3 cases of sermoa,1 case of haematoma and 2 case of wound infection.Conclusion The Kugel inguinal hernia repair is safe and effective,with the advantage of mild pain and prompt recovery after operation,and a low risk of complications and recurrence.