Abstract:Introduction: Hernia repair has been an ever evolving field of surgery. Newer modalities of treatment are being developed, with mesh repair becoming the cornerstone of management of hernia. As mesh related complications have increased in the last decade, there has been an evolution in the type of meshes being used. The aim of our study was to compare light weight mesh and heavy weight mesh in Lichtenstein tension free open inguinal repair. Methodology: A prospective study of 100 patients undergoing open inguin… Show more
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