Background: Pre-peritoneal mesh repair has been a long-standing technique for recurrent hernias. Laparoscopic technique has been applied to this operation with the aim of assessing its results at early follow up of 1 year.
Methods: The outcome in 56 patients was reviewed and all patients contacted 12 months after surgery.
Results: There was one immediate failure at 1 week, needing a further operation. There were no other recurrences at 1 year. Ten patients had minor postoperative complications.
Conclusions: At early follow up, this is a satisfactory technique for recurrent hernias.