MESH REPAIR

OUTCOME IN INGUINAL HERNIA SURGERY

Abstract

Objectives: To determine the outcome of mesh repair in the patients undergoing inguinal hernia surgery. Setting: Margala Teaching Hospital Rawalpindi. Duration: June 2006 to June 2008Study Design: Quasi experimental. Patients & Methods: This study included the 50 male patients underwent open mesh repair. In the long term follow up, recurrence of the disease and wound infection were noted. Patients were consecutively selected. Results: Recurrence of hernia was observed in one out of 50 patients. Rest of the patients were alright. Conclusions: The mesh repair has low recurrence rate, it is tension free and is easily learned.