Abstract
Tension-free hernioplasty, a term coined by Irving L. Lichtenstein, MD, began in June 1984 at the Lichtenstein Hernia Institute. The concept of tension- free hernioplasty is based on: (a) the degenerative origin of inguinal hernia which results in destruction of the inguinal floor (1), and (b) the fact that the traditional tissue repair is associated with undue tension at the suture line. During the early development of the technique, several recurrences were encountered. In the late 1980s, experience gained from these failures, prompted us to establish and publish (2,3),a set of key principles (outlined below) in order to achieve the best results.
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Amid, P.K. (2004). Lichtenstein Tension-Free Hernioplasty. In: New Procedures in Open Hernia Surgery. Springer, Paris. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-2-8178-0853-6_1
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