Department of General Surgery, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India
Research
Evaluation of Prolelene Hernia System (PHS), A Combination of Lichtensein and Stopa’s Repair. An Alternative and Easy Approach for Inguinal Hernia
Author(s): Usha Rani Dalal*, Ashwani Kumar Dalal, Aggarwal Sarthak, Twinkle Dalal and Tirushi Jain
Aim
Inguinal hernias are a common condition that often requires surgical repair, with various techniques available for treatment. The Prolene Hernia System (PHS) and Lichtenstein hernioplasty are two commonly used methods, each with distinct approaches. This study aims to compare these two techniques to assess key clinical outcomes such as postoperative pain, seroma formation, Foreign Body Sensation (FBS), recurrence rates and infection.
Materials and Methods
A total of 51 male patients from the Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, were randomly assigned to undergo either PHS or Lichtenstein hernioplasty. Outcomes such as postoperative pain, seroma formation, FBS, recurrence rates and infection were monitored over a 3-month follow-up period.
Results
Patients in the PHS .. View More»
