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Comparison of Outcome of Laparoscopic and Open Inguinal Hernioplasty

Objective: To determine the outcome of Open and laparoscopic Inguinal Hernioplasty. Study Design: Comparative prospective study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Surgery Combined Military Hospital, Multan Pakistan, from Sep 2021 to Oct 2022. Methodology: One hundred patients were enrolled...

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Published in:Pakistan Armed Forces medical journal 2024-02, Vol.74 (1), p.174-178
Main Authors: Mahmood, Muhammad Arif, Khan, Zaka ullah, Ghaznfar Ali, Rehman, Habib ur, Wyne, Adeel, Manzoor, Syed Mohsin
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Language:English
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Summary:Objective: To determine the outcome of Open and laparoscopic Inguinal Hernioplasty. Study Design: Comparative prospective study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Surgery Combined Military Hospital, Multan Pakistan, from Sep 2021 to Oct 2022. Methodology: One hundred patients were enrolled and divided into Group-A and Group-B based on a technique used. Patents with a working diagnosis of inguinal hernia aged 13 to 90 years were included in the study. The data was collectedbfrom the participants at one week and six months post-operatively. Results: The mean age of patients was 43.87±13.63 years. The mean operative time was 70.5±10.48 minutes. The mean hospital stay was 1.88±0.79 days. The median post-op pain at 0 hours was 2(2 – 1); at 6 hours was 4(6 – 3); at 12 hours was 5(5 – 4) and at 24 hours was 5(6-3). Conclusion: The laparoscopic surgical technique is a wonderful addition to the surgical tool kit of a surgeon. When performed by experienced persons, there is speedy recovery and reduced hospital stay with minimal morbidity and mortality. It is highly recommended for inguinal hernioplasty.
ISSN:0030-9648
2411-8842
DOI:10.51253/pafmj.v74i1.9508