Aim: The authors evaluated the results of operation for inguinal hernia according to Lotheissen-McVay in their own group of patients. Material and method: During the period from July 1996 to October 1998 122 patients were operated by the method according to Lotheissen-McVay. The inguinal hernia was operated by this method in 120 cases and femoral hernia in 2 cases. Results: There were 2 relapses in our group of patients, i. e. 1.64% (2/122). In both cases there was a coincidence with secondary healing. Conclusion: The operation according to Lotheissen-McVay is suitable method for surgical treatment of inguinal hernia.

        Key words: inguinal hernia – operation according to Lotheissen-McVay