Dr. Vidhyasagar Sharma, Dr. Virat R. Patel
Vol. 15, Jan-Jun 2023
Abstract:
Background: Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most commonly performed general surgical procedures all across the world. Recent advancement in surgical techniques has paved way for the Stoppa’s repair for inguinal hernia; based on the principal of providing strong posterior wall to the inguinal canal which is both physiologically dynamic and mobile. Aims and Objectives: To study a case series of 10 patients operated for stoppa’s repair for bilateral inguinal hernia and its advantages in technicality and patient’s perspective. Methods: This study was carried out in GCS medical Hospital between June 2022 and December 2022. Total of 10 patients were included in this study which were managed by Stoppa’s open pre-peritoneal prolene mesh hernioplasty. Results: This procedure has inherent advantages of wider operative field, potential inspection of all hernia sites, decreased operative time and post op morbidity of pain and is tensionless and sutures less in its true sense. Conclusion: This advanced technique of bilateral inguinal hernia repair has excellent results in terms of early ambulation, minimal post-op pain, and minimal scar and so is an excellent option for patients of bilateral inguinal hernias.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.37648/ijrmst.v15i01.001