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Mekhaeel Shehata Fakhry Mekhaeel1, Andrey Vitalevitch Protasov1, Sameh M Salem1
1Operative Surgery and Clinical Anatomy named after I.D. Kirpatovsky, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University), Moscow, RUS.
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|November 4, 2025
Summary
This study demonstrates the effectiveness of a pre-shaped, anatomically fitted mesh in Lichtenstein hernia repair for a patient with comorbidities. The technique ensured a quick procedure with minimal complications.
Area of Science:
- General Surgery
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Inguinal hernias are common surgical conditions.
- Lichtenstein repair is a standard procedure for inguinal hernias.
- Pre-shaped, anatomically fitted mesh implants offer potential advantages.
