INTRODUCTION: A stula-in-ano, is a chronic abnormal communication, usually lined by granulation tissue, which runs outwards from the anorectal lumen. The standards of anal stula surgery are to obliterate the stula, prevent recurrence and maintain sphincter work. Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT) is the most promising surgical technique based on secure closure of the internal opening and removal of the infected crypto glandular tissue through intersphincteric approach. AIMS: To compare the effectiveness of LIFT over SETON procedure based on Postoperative pain on day 1 and2, Short term recurrence, Healing, Procedural visits PATIENTS AND METHODS: A prospective, single centered, interventional study in 60 patients with stula-in-ano admitted to general surgical wards in Narayana Medical College and Hospital, Nellore. From November 2018 to November 2020. Patients were divided into two groups, group A including patients undergoing LIFT procedure and group B, including patients undergoing SETON placement of Fistula-in- ano. RESULTS: Maximum patients were in 41-60 years in the LIFT Group 18(60%), 51-60 years in the SETON group 12(40%). Maximum patients were male 21 in each group (70%), and female were 9 in each group (30%). In the present study, Visual Analog Scale (0,1,2,3) in LIFT group on POD 1, were 2, 20, 6, 2 and in SETON group on POD 1 were 0, 9, 16, 5 respectively. Similarly, visual analogue scale (0,1,2,3) in LIFT group on POD 2, were 19.8.3.0 and in SETON group on POD 2 were 5, 20, 5, 0respectively. Patients who underwent LIFT procedure had a satisfactory postoperative period and the wound healed in all the cases. CONCLUSION: we conclude that LIFT gives good outcomes in terms of Postoperative pain on day 1 and 2, wound healing rate, single time procedure and recurrence during our short follow-up period of 6 months.

INTRODUCTION: Over the years, surgeons tried the placement of mesh at different locations like On-lay, Under-lay, Sub-lay and pre-peritoneal, retroperitoneal intraperitoneal, Inter-muscular, etc. with each procedure having its advantages and disadvantages. Commonly Onlay and sub lay mesh repairs are done. Though the literature says, sub lay procedures have fewer complications and a high success rate. However, in a few studies, the ideal position for mesh repair appears to be retro muscular, where the force of abdominal pressure holds the mesh against deep surfaces of muscles. In this study, a comparison of both Onlay and retro rectus procedures with regards to the duration of surgery, postoperative complications like seroma, wound infection, wound dehiscence, and also the period of postoperative stay in the hospital. The aim of the study is To compare 'Onlay' versus 'retro rectus' mesh repair in inuencing the outcome in incisional hernia with regards to Duration of surgery, Postoperative complications like seroma formation, wound infection, Postoperative stay, Recurrences. PATIENTS AND METHODOLOGY: Type of Study: A Prospective comparative study Study Setting: Department of general surgery, Narayana Medical College & Hospital, Nellore.Study Period: November 2018 to September 2020 Study Sample: 50 cases, divided into two groups by random allocation technique. Groups A and B with 25 patients in each group. RESULTS: The mean age of cases in Group A is 40.48 years. The mean age of patients in Group B is 44.08 years. Youngest was 31 years and 36 years in group A and group B, respectively, and the eldest was 51 years and 53 years in group A and group B, respectively. In Group A, 11 were male, and 14 were female, and in Group B, 11 were male, and 14 were female. The male to female ratio in the study was 1:1.27. The mean Operative Time in Group A was 1.93 Hrs, and that in Group B was 2.98Hrs. Nine patients (36%) in group A and one patient (4%) in group B had seroma formation. Eight patients (32%) in group A and one patient (4%) in group B had a wound infection. The mean Hospital Stay in Group A was 5.44 Days, and Group B was 4.88 days. No short-term recurrences were noted in either of the two groups when followed for six months. CONCLUSION : Retrorectus mesh repair is an excellent alternative to Onlay mesh repair that may apply to incisional hernia. The mesh-related overall complication rate like seroma wound infections and hospital stay is less than Onlay mesh repair.