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An experience with mesh versus darn repair in inguinal hernias.
Gulshan Ali Memon1, Syed Kashif Ali Shah2, Habib-Ur-Rehman3
1Gulshan Ali Memon, FRCS, MS. Professor and Dean Surgery and Allied, Department of General Surgery, Peoples University of Medical and Health Sciences for Women (PUMHS), Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan.
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
|August 17, 2017
Summary
The Lichtenstein repair shows lower recurrence rates for inguinal hernias compared to the Darn repair. While hospital stays were longer with Lichtenstein, recurrence was significantly reduced, making it more promising.
Area of Science:
- Surgical innovation in hernia repair.
- Comparative analysis of surgical techniques.
Background:
- Inguinal hernias are common, particularly in older males.
- Lichtenstein repair is standard in developed nations, but resource limitations favor simpler repairs in developing regions.
- Prosthetic mesh scarcity and cost impact surgical choices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare complication rates between Lichtenstein repair and tension-free Darn repair for inguinal hernias.
- Evaluate surgical site infections, hospital stay duration, and hernia recurrence rates.
Main Methods:
- Prospective randomized control trial (RCT) involving 92 male patients (20-60 years old).
- Patients underwent either open Mesh/Lichtenstein or darn repair for direct or indirect inguinal hernias.
- Data collected from January 2014 to December 2015.
Main Results:
- Hospital stay was longer for Lichtenstein repair patients.
- Superficial surgical site infections: 6.5% (Lichtenstein) vs. 4.36% (Darn).
- Recurrence rates: 1.5% (Lichtenstein) vs. 6.52% (Darn).
Conclusions:
- Lichtenstein repair demonstrates a significantly lower recurrence rate compared to Darn repair for inguinal hernias.
- Despite longer hospital stays, Lichtenstein repair offers better long-term outcomes regarding hernia recurrence.
