A COMPARITIVE STUDY OF ONLAY – SUBLAY MESHPLASTY (PHS) vs. LICHTENSTEIN MESHPLASTY OF INGUINAL HERNIA

Abstract

Introduction: A Hernia is the protrusion of part of the abdominal contents beyond the abdominal wall's normal connes. In this study, an attempt is made to compare the results of two different modalities of hernia repair–Lichtenstein repair and repair of hernia with Polypropylene hernia system. Aim: The study aims to ascertain the Polypropylene hernia system's safety and benets for hernia repair against conventional Lichtenstein tension-free mesh repair technique. Materials and methods: The prospective clinical study comprises 30 patients presenting with inguinal hernia attending OPD and admitted to the General Surgery Department of King George Hospital, Visakhapatnam, during the study period of September 2018 to October 2020. Results: Age distribution between 10-90, most of the 50-70 age group (14 cases). Visual analog scale (VAS) score for PMR 4.55 ± 1.18 and LMR 6.06 1.27 (p-value <0.05). Wound infection for PMR 1 case and LMR 2 cases. Duration of surgery for PMR 65.40 ± 7.84 and LMR 51.33 ± 13.51 (p-value <0.05). Type of surgery and duration of hospital stay for PMR 4.93 ± 1.27 LMR 6.73 ± 2.12. Type of surgery and return to work for PMR 5.93 ± 1.27 and LMR 7.73 ± 2.12(p-value <0.05).Recurrence in PMR 0 % and LMR 6.67%. Conclusion: PHS repair is superior to Lichtenstein mesh repair about safe, tension-free method, shorter hospital Stay, early return to work, least recurrence rates, and a high subjective success rate and satisfaction rate.