Laparoscopy in Complicated Groin Hernia

Outcomes of Laparoscopic Repair in Complicated Groin Hernia: a Single Institutional Based Cohort Study in Nepal

This study assessed the outcomes of laparoscopic repair in complicated groin hernia. Laparoscopic approach in cases of complicated groin hernia can achieve desirable patient outcomes without major complications, provided good patient selection and expertise. This study provides an insight to the outcomes from the procedure in low resource setting of Nepal.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with age greater than 18 years with diagnosis of complicated groin hernia

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with features of peritonitis, history of previous abdominal surgery and those unfit for general anesthesia