Abstract
Background: We conducted a study to compare the duration of surgery in single dose intravenous antibiotic prophylaxis over no antibiotic prophylaxis in the prevention of wound infection following Lichtenstein tension free inguinal hernioplasty
 Methods: This prospective study was conducted in the Department of Surgery, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College Kangra at Tanda from May 2018 to December 2019after being approved by institutional protocol review committe and ethics committee.50 patients were included in the study.These patients were randomised into two groups i.e. Group A (Antibiotic Group) and Group B (Non-antibiotic Group).
 Results: The mean duration of surgery in Antibiotic group (Group-A) was 56.6±15.66 minutes whereas it was 50.2±9.62 minutes in Non-antibiotic group (Group-B). The mean duration of surgery was more in Antibiotic group (Group-A) as compared to Non-antibiotic group (Group-B), however the difference was not statistically significant (p= 0.088). 
 Conclusion: In our study, we concluded that statistically insignificant difference was found in the duration of surgery in Antibiotic and Non-antibiotic Group
 Keywords: Duration of surgery, Antibiotic, Pre-operative
Highlights
The description of Lichtenstein tension free mesh repair introduced a new era in groin hernia repair
In view of above consideration, we conducted this study to assess the role of single dose intravenous antibiotic prophylaxis over no antibiotic prophylaxis in duration of surgery following Lichtenstein tension free inguinal hernioplasty in patients with no other co-morbid conditions
This prospective study was conducted in the Department of Surgery, Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College Kangra at Tanda from May 2018 to December 2019after being approved by institutional protocol review committe and ethics committee.[50] patients were included in the study.These patients were randomised into two groups i.e. Group A (Antibiotic Group) and Group B (Non-antibiotic Group)
Summary
The description of Lichtenstein tension free mesh repair introduced a new era in groin hernia repair. It is one of the most common procedures performed by general surgeons. Inguinal hernia repair is the most commonly performed operation in the United States, owing to a significant lifetime incidence and variety of successful treatment modalities. It offers many advantages, such as simplicity, effectiveness, minimal pain, early return to work, low recurrence rates and a high patient satisfaction. In view of above consideration, we conducted this study to assess the role of single dose intravenous antibiotic prophylaxis over no antibiotic prophylaxis in duration of surgery following Lichtenstein tension free inguinal hernioplasty in patients with no other co-morbid conditions
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