Table 4.
Patients’ subjective assessment of the operated area at the 12-, 24-, and 36-month follow-ups
| Parameter | Desarda (n = 96) | Lichtenstein (n = 92) | p* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-Month follow-upa | |||
| Foreign body sensation | 13 (14.6%) | 17 (18.1%) | 0.525 |
| Abdominal wall stiffness | 14 (15.7%) | 20 (21.3%) | 0.335 |
| Loss or change of sensation in the operated groin | 36 (40.4%) | 42 (44.7%) | 0.563 |
| 24-Month follow-upb | |||
| Foreign body sensation | 14 (15.2%) | 16 (17.6%) | 0.666 |
| Abdominal wall stiffness | 15 (16.3%) | 18 (19.8%) | 0.541 |
| Loss or change of sensation in the operated groin | 38 (41.3%) | 41 (45.1%) | 0.609 |
| 36-Month follow-upc | |||
| Foreign body sensation | 10 (12.2%) | 16 (18.8%) | 0.238 |
| Abdominal wall stiffness | 10 (12.2%) | 19 (22.3%) | 0.083 |
| Loss or change of sensation in the operated groin | 36 (40.4%) | 40 (38.8%) | 0.386 |
Data are expressed as the number of patients
* χ 2 test
aThere were 96 patients in the Desarda group and 92 in the Lichtenstein group
bThere were 91 patients in the Desarda group and 91 in the Lichtenstein group
cThere were 83 patients in the Desarda group and 87 in the Lichtenstein group