In this study, the investigators aimed to investigate the effect of hernia belt on postoperative complications and quality of life for patients who underwent laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Outcomes include hernia recurrence (patient-reported and clinical exam), postoperative complications within 3 months (seroma and hematoma development, wound infection, abdominal bloating and foreign body sensation), pain (visual analog scale,VAS), health-related quality of life (36-item short-form health survey, SF-36). Follow up by physical examination, ultrasonography and telephone.
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Hernia recurrence
Timeframe: 1 month,3 months,6 months and 12 months after surgery.
Postoperative complications
Timeframe: Within 3 months after surgery.
Pain score
Timeframe: 1 day,7 days,1 month and 3 months after surgery.
Health-related quality of life
Timeframe: 1 day,7 days,1 month and 3 months after surgery.