Preperitoneal synthetic mesh placement for recurrent hernias of the groin.

In order to improve the results and avoid the testicular complications attending the standard repair of recurrent hernias of the groin, we have used the preperitoneal route to reduce the hernia and place a veil of Teflon to act as a new "fascia transversalis." This technique has been used in 50 such operations and the results have been presented herein.