[Laparoscopic herniorrhaphy of inguinal hernia. Reinforcement of the transverse fascia with surgical mesh].

A basic principle of inguinal herniorrhaphy is the reconstruction of the transverse fascia. This laparoscopic technique described, consists in an augmentation of the transverse fascia by nonabsorbable mesh in pre-peritoneal position. Some aspects should be recommended for laparoscopic herniorrhaphy: The anatomic structures must be dissected exactly. The prosthetic mesh should be fixed to the fascia by multiple staples. With indirect inguinal hernias the mesh should encircle the spermatic cord.