Table 2.
Operative results (966 patients and 1,054 hernias)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Operation time (min) | |
| Unilateral hernias | 35.5 ± 17.0 |
| Bilateral hernias | 51.9 ± 25.5 |
| Conversion to conventional laparoscopic surgery | 1 (0.1%) |
| Blood loss (ml) | Minimal |
| Postoperative hospital stay (days) | 1.3 ± 0.8 |
| Intraoperative complication | |
| Major bleeding | 0 |
| Vascular injury | 0 |
| Nerve injury | 0 |
| Postoperative complication | |
| Seroma | 156 (14.8%) |
| Hematoma | 1 (0.1%) |
| Urinary retention | 22 (1.1%) |
| Wound infection | 5 (0.5%) |
| Trocar hernias | 0 (0.0%) |
| Recurrence | 1 (0.1%) |
| Chronic pain | 9 (0.9%) |
| Mesh infection | 0 (0.0%) |
Values are reported as numbers and percentages unless otherwise indicated