Abstract

Objective To discuss the value of tension-free hernia repair to recurrent inguinal hernia in elderly patients.Methods 38 eases with recurrent inguinal hernia in elderly patients were treated with shaped polyproplene tension-free hernioplasty.Results All eases were operated successfully.In the follow-up period ranged from 6 to 42 months.No Serious postoperation complications were found,no recurrent case recurred.This treatment is effective.Conclusion Tension-free hernia repair has many advantages,such as safety,easily manipulation,minimal invasion,rapid recovery,lower recurrence.It is a perfect and ideal surgical operation for the recurrent inguinal hernia in elderly patients. Key words: Inguinal recurrent hernia,elderly; Tension-free hemioplasty

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