Prospective comparative study of open meshplasty (lichentenstein’s method) versus laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 9

Abstract

Background: Since the dawn of surgical history, hernias have been subject of interest and their treatment has evolved through distinct stages. Time has seen many advances in hernia management from truss and bandages recommended by Cooper in 18th century to laparoscopic hernia repair till date. Cases: We present 2 years prospective comparative study of 60 patients of inguinal hernias with respect to post-operative pain, operative time, hospital stay and rate of recurrence. 30 patients undergone hernia repair by meshplasty (Lichenstein’s repair) and rest of 30 patients undergone laparoscopic hernia repair (15 by TAPP and 15 by TEP)

Authors and Affiliations

Jaykar R D, Kasabe P S, Aher Manoj, Korde P A

Keywords

Related Articles

Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Lymphoma is the third most common cancer among children. Hodgkin’s lymphoma (HD) is a malignant process of lymphoreticular system, majority B – cell origin that constitutes 6% of childhood cancers.1 HD arises in a single...

Study of variations in the origin of superior mesenteric artery

The best way to avoid injury to blood vessels is to know them and to know how, when and where to ligate them properly. Responsibility of teaching arterial variations lies with the anatomist. Anatomical variations of the...

Control of Massive Hemoptysis in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients with Bronchial artery Embolisation

Background: Massive and untreated haemoptysisin pulmonary tuberculosis patients is a medical emergency. Conservative management of massive hemoptysis carrieshigh mortality rate. Bronchial artery embolization has become a...

Evaluation of effect of ethanolic leaf extract of Ocimum sanctum in experimental models of depression

Introduction: Depression affects 121 million people worldwide. It can affect a person’s ability to work, form relationships and destroy their quality of life. Various drugs are available for the treatment of depression....

Unusually long epiglottis: A case report

The Epiglottis is thin leaf shaped cartilage of larynx attached to other cartilages of larynx, hyoid bone and tongue either directly or by mucosal folds. It is usually longer and higher in children than adults. Usually t...

Download PDF file
  • EP ID EP180096
  • DOI -
  • Views 110
  • Downloads 0

How To Cite

Jaykar R D, Kasabe P S, Aher Manoj, Korde P A (2014). Prospective comparative study of open meshplasty (lichentenstein’s method) versus laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. MedPulse -International Medical Journal, 1(9), 485-490. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-180096