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Cost-effective, reliable laparoscopic hernia repair

A report on 500 consecutive repairs

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Abstract

Background

A series of 500 consecutive laparoscopic hernia repairs, performed by one surgeon, was studied to evaluate the procedure for reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

Methods

Patients with routine, first-time, recurrent or multiply recurrent, inguinal hernias were operated using the technique described.

Results

The recurrence rate was 0.2%. The complication rate was 0.6%. There were no deaths. Ninety-six percent of patients returned to work in 4–10 days.

Conclusions

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is reliable, safe, and cost-effective.

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  1. Department of Surgery, St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center and Treasure Valley Hospital, 83706, Boise, ID, USA

    F. J. Fazzio

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Online publication: 27 February 2002

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Fazzio, F.J. Cost-effective, reliable laparoscopic hernia repair. Surg Endosc 16, 931–935 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004640080073

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