Journal of Minimal Access Surgery Medknow Publications ISSN: 0972-9941 EISSN: 1998-3921 Vol. 5, Num. 3, 2009, pp. 86-86

Journal of Minimal Access Surgery, Vol. 5, No. 3, July-September, 2009, pp. 86

Letter To Editor

Laparoscopic approach for irreducible hernia: A consideration

Wiwanitkit Viroj

Department of Surgery, Wiwanitkit House, Bangkhae, Bangkok 10160
Correspondence Address:Wiwanitkit House, Bangkhae, Bangkok 10160
wviroj@yahoo.com

Code Number: ma09023

PMID: 20040806

DOI: 10.4103/0972-9941.58506

Dear Editor,

I read the current publication of Jagad et al . with great interest. ^[1] Jagad et al ., reported their experience and success on using the laparoscopic transperitoneal approach for irreducible inguinal hernias. ^[1] I agree with this minimally invasive surgical approach. However, the point to be addressed is the importance of case selection and patient preparation to exclude the clinically poor and risk case that needs a standard classical approach. Nevertheless, the data on the comparative cost-effectiveness and cost utility (which should also focus on the hospitalization and pharmacological need) should be clarified. These data help assure us to shift to a new approach for irreducible hernia.

References

1.	Jagad RB, Shah J, Patel GR. The laparoscopic transperitoneal approach for irreducible inguinal hernias: Perioperative outcome in four patients. J Min Access Surg 2009;5:31-4.  Back to cited text no. 1  [PUBMED]

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