Open Tension Free Mesh Repair of Inguinal Hernias: The Lichtenstein Technique- 26 Our Experience for Last Ten Years

Abstract

Conclusion : Lichtenstein tension-free mesh repair of inguinal hernia is a simple, safe, comfortable, effective method .Tension free repair using synthetic meshes have been reported to result in better patient comfort and lower recurrence rates compared with the conventional procedures like Shouldice's or Bassini's operation 2-4 . Therefore it is the preferred method for hernia repair since 1994.