Study to Compare Progrip Mesh vs Conventional Mesh in Lichtenstein’s Open Inguinal Hernia Repair

Abstract

Background: A hernia is protrusion of a tissue or an organ such as omentum or bowel loops through adefect in the weakened abdominal wall muscles . Amongst the various types of hernia, inguinal hernia isthe most commonest. The best modality of treating an inguinal hernia is surgery and hence most commonsurgery done is inguinal hernia repair . Amongst the various techniques of hernia repair, Lichtenstein’stension free meshplasty is the latest, best and has become the gold standard . In 2008, COVIDIEN launchedprogrip mesh which is a self fixating mesh used in both inguinal and incisional hernia repair . Progrip meshis made up isoelastic lightweight macroporous knitted monofilament polypropylene fabric that incorporatesresorbablepolylactic acid fabric on one side of the mesh to provide self fixation during first few months ofimplantation.Aim: The aim of this study is to compare the outcome on basis of incidence of postoperative pain andoperative time of self fixating pro-grip mesh with conventional mesh in Lichtensteins open inguinalherniomeshplasty .Objective:• Comparing outcome in terms• Post-operative pain• Operative timeConclusion: Lichtenstein’s open inguinal herniomeshplasty using self-fixating Progrip mesh has anadvantage over conventional mesh repair as it requires less operative time and the incidence of postoperativepain is less frequent and occurs at an even more later period compared to conventional mesh repair which attimes is found to be present even at post-operative day 2.