Retrospective analysis of inguinal hernia repair by various methods in a teaching institute
Abstract
Background / Aim: Inguinal hernia is a very common problem. Surgical repair is the current approach. This original article aims to study various methods of inguinal hernia repair over a span of 3 years in a teaching hospital.
Methods: All the patients operated electively for uncomplicated inguinal hernia from 2010 to 2012 were selected for the study. They were operated by various methods and followed till 2013.
Results: There were total 260 cases of inguinal hernia repair during study period. 210 cases were operated by Lichtenstein method of hernioplasty, 27 by Preperitoneal meshplasty and 23 by TEP.
Conclusion: Lichtenstein repair and endoscopic/laparoscopic techniques have similar efficacy. It is found that Lichtenstein’s tension free repair is standard and cost effective.
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