Long-term Results After Endoscopic Total Extraperitoneal Repair of Recurrent Inguinal Hernia

Long-term Results After Endoscopic Total Extraperitoneal Repair of Recurrent Inguinal Hernia

Evaluation of long-term results for chronic pain and impairment of daily activities after endoscopic total extraperitoneal repair of recurrent inguinal hernia with inguinal pain questionnaire (IPQ).

Evaluation of long-term results for chronic pain and impairment of daily activities after endoscopic total extraperitoneal repair of recurrent inguinal hernia with inguinal pain questionnaire (IPQ).

All patients, who had a endoscopic preperitoneal mesh repair of a recurrent inguinal hernia between 1995 and 2008 were prospectively recorded and will be sent the IPQ via mail.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients, who had endoscopic total extraperitoneal repair of recurrent inguinal hernia at our institution between 1995 and 2008

Exclusion Criteria:

• none