Scientific achievements of the third millennium -27-The effect was assessed by clinical signs and drainage functions.Drainage was used in 42 patients. Due to the meager amount of discharge in 38 patients, the drains were removed the day after the operation. In 4 people, the drainage tube was removed on days 3 and 5 after the intervention. At ultrasound examination on the 3rd and 5th day after the operation, fluid accumulation in the wound was not detected. Long-term results were traced in 33 patients. There were no recurrences. Patients are physically active, working capacity is preserved.Conclusions. 1. Intraperitoneal plastic has proved its effectiveness, allowed to carry out operations without removal of hernial bag, exclusion of injuring mobilization, wide dissection of subcutaneous tissue and reduction in the size of surgical approaches.