| Methods |
Comparative study, not clear if randomised |
| Participants |
Participants with inguinal hernia. 187 cases were allocated into 2 groups. Desarda (D Group) had 92 and Lichtenstein (L Group) had 95 participants. |
| Interventions |
Comparison of the tissue based Desarda technique with standard Lichtenstein repair in treatment of primary inguinal hernia. Desarda technique (no mesh) and standard Lichtenstein repair (mesh) |
| Outcomes |
Primary outcome factor was early (< 1 year) recurrence of inguinal hernia. Secondary outcome factors included operative time measured from skin incision to skin closure. Postoperative pain scores were assessed on day 1, 3, 7, 30 and 90 using Visual analogue scale. Time taken to return to basic and home activities was calculated. Cord oedema, groin discomfort, seroma, fever, surgical site infections, chronic pain, etc. were evaluated as postoperative complications. |
| Notes |
Conclusion: the results of inguinal hernia treatment with the Desarda technique are similar to the results after standard Lichtenstein operations. |
