Comparison of Outcome of Desarda’s Repair with Lichenstein Mesh Repair in Inguinal Hernia

Abstract

Aim: to compare the outcomes of lichenstein mesh repair with desarda’s repair with in inguinal hernia.

Methods: This randomized control trial was conducted at department of surgery (Hospital name) on 64 patients divided in two groups, group A (Desdra) and Group B (lichenstein). Primary outcomes were surgical site infection, seroma and postop pain assessment on 7^th postop day. Secondary outcomes were mean hospital stay, return to work and mean operative time.

Results: Desarda’s group had significantly less operative times as compared to lichenstein group 40.38±3.26 vs 45.09±3.97 (p=0.0001). SSI, seroma and recurrence of hernia in both groups were not statistically significant. Mean postop pain on 7^th day, mean hospital stay and return to work was statistically significant in both groups.

Conclusion: Desarda tissue-based repair, which is equally effective as the traditional Lichtenstein tension-free mesh repair, can be used to successfully repair primary inguinal hernias without mesh implantation.

Keywords: Desarda’s Repair, Lichenstein Mesh Repair, Inguinal Hernia