THE EFFECTIVENESS OF OPEN SURGICAL INTERVENTIONS FOR INGUINAL HERNIAS IN ELDERLY PATIENTS

Purpose. To evaluate the effectiveness of open methods surgical treatment inguinal hernia in elderly patients. Material and methods. The study includes 336 patients with hernias. Bassini hernioplasty was performed on 106 patients, Liechtenstein technique applied to 110 new tension-free method – 120 evaluated according results examination early remote postoperative periods, as well methodology for calculating medical technologies healthcare. Results. With interventions hernias period there is an increase volume testicle side surgery. In only after Lichtenstein a decrease (p<0.05). relapse (1-3 years later) took place 9.4% cases, - 3.6% applying no hernia. hernioplastics characterized by highest level (Km=1.00) social efficiency (Ks=0.86). Conclusion. efficiency.