- Tension-free,
with mesh placed on inside of abdominal wall. Similar to patching up a
tire.
- Radical cure for
inguinal hernia, treats at the source of origin, not at site of
presentation.
- Minimally
invasive, with 3 tiny incisions.
- Faster recovery,
quicker return to normal activities and to work.
- Less
pain.
- Less
complications related to the wound, cord or scrotum, e.g. infection,
hematoma, neuralgia.
- Uncovers and
treats other unsuspected hernias.
- Best for
patients with:
- poor tissues,
poor healing, or obesity.
- large hernias
or large defects
- need to return
to heavy work, exercise, or activity quickly.
- bilateral
hernias (both sides repaired thru the same 3 tiny incisions at the
same time. Saves pain, time, money, 2nd incision, or
operation or hospitalisation.)
- recurrent
hernias (repair in virgin territory.)
- majority of
primary and / or unilateral hernias.
- Wounds are in
lower midline, less sensitive areas, no injury to muscles or
nerves.
- No disturbance
of normal structures in the groin.
- No postoperative
muscle spasm.
- No port site
hernias.
- Allows the
necessary extra high and wide dissection.
- Allows the use
of very large mesh, 15 cm x 15 cm, if necessary.
- Avoids entering
peritoneal cavity, and getting out again to do the repair.
- Avoids need to
close peritoneum over the mesh.
- Avoids use of
too many staples, which may trap nerves, or hinder the muscles freedom
to slide.
- Recurrence rate
is as good or better than the best Open method.
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