Video of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

The video shows repair of an indirect hernia on the left and a direct on on the right. The right sided one is repaired first. The peritoneum (inner lining of the abdominal wall) is mobilised taking care to protect the vas and the blood vessels to the testicle. A vypro II mesh is used - this is a light weight mesh in that part of it will dissolve in time. It is held in place with small metal tacks. The peritoneum is closed before repairing the other side.

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