HERNIOGRAPHY AND ULTRASONOGRAPHY - A PROSPECTIVE-STUDY COMPARING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LAPAROSCOPIC HERNIA REPAIR WITH EXTRAPERITONEAL BALLOON DISSECTION

Background: This study was designed to assess differences between pre- and postoperative herniography and ultrasonography in inguinal hernia performed laparoscopically with balloon dissection and mesh without s uture, Methods: Pre- and postoperative herniographic and ultrasonograp hic findings were analyzed in ten consecutive patients, Postoperative ultrasonography was performed on the 3rd and 7th days and herniography was performed on the 7th day, Results: Following the operation both t he herniography and ultrasonography were almost normalized to a great extent in nine patients, Overall, minimal impaired continence was reco rded by herniography in one patient. Also, we detected nonspecific sof t-tissue thickening at the operation site in ultrasonographic examinat ion in four patients, Conclusions: As for inguinal hernias, compared w ith other operative modalities of treatment, laparoscopic hernia repai r with extraperitoneal balloon dissection and mesh without suture is a highly successful procedure and its minimal morbidity is well accepte d by the patient.