Laparoscopic versus open mesh repair of bilateral primary inguinal hernia: A three-armed Randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The best approach for simultaneous repair of bilateral inguinal hernia is controversial. The aim of this study is to compare the outcomes after laparoscopic versus open mesh repair of bilateral primary inguinal hernia.

Methods

this prospective study included 180 patients with bilateral primary inguinal hernia; randomized by sealed envelopes into 3 groups; each includes 60 patients. Group I treated by laparoscopic trans-abdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) repair using 2 separate meshes, Group II treated by open pre-peritoneal (PP) single mesh repair, while Group III treated by bilateral Lichtenstein repair.

Results

In comparison to open PP and bilateral Lichtenstein repair, Laparoscopic TAPP repair had significantly longer operative time and superior early postoper

SUBMITTER: Elmessiry MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7527655 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature