observational study of comparison between laparoscopic retro-rectal vs open pre-peritoneal Ventral hernia repair

Abstract

Background: Hernias are one of the most common anatomical derangements in men and women and have left an indelible mark throughout most of recorded history. For hundreds of years various surgical and non-surgical treatments were offered to patients suffering from chronic pain, obstruction and strangulation related to their hernias. Materials & Methods: The study was undertaken in tertiary health centre in prospective manner from July 2017 to July 2019 on Laparoscopic retro-rectal versus Open pre-peritoneal ventral hernia repair. Results: In present study, mean age of patients in Laparoscopy group was 45.26 years & in Open group was 48.92 years. 25 patients were males and 15 patients were females in the study. 10 patients were of Umbilical hernia, 3 patients were of Paraumbilical hernia and 2 patients were of Epigastric hernia in Laparoscopy group. While for Open group there were 14, 7 & 4 patients respectively. Swelling in abdomen which disappears on lying down was the main complaint of patients, followed by pain in abdomen. Average BMI of patients in Laparoscopy group was 25 Kg/m2 while in Open group it was 25.33 Kg/m2.