Herniorrhaphy and Hernioplasty- Their Relevance as Hernia Repair Techniques in Rural Setup: A Prospective Study

Abstract

BACKGROUND Prospective studies and Meta-analysis have indicated that non-mesh repair is inferior to mesh repair based on recurrence rates in inguinal hernia. The incidence of complications immediately and later in postoperative period in either of the repairs are also less in the mesh repairs as compared to the non-mesh repairs.