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@article{203143,
        author = {Kavithra A and Karthikeyan M and Keerthana P and Kishore V and Vimal T},
        title = {A RETROSPECTIVE COMPARATIVE STUDY ON OUTCOMES IN OPEN VS LAPAROSCOPIC INGUINAL HERNIOPLASTY IN DHANALAKSHMI SRINIVASAN MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL , SIRUVACHUR , PERAMBALUR.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {11715-11720},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=203143},
        abstract = {Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most frequently performed surgery. The ideal procedure for inguinal hernia repair remains controversial. Open Lichtenstein tension-free mesh repair (LMR) is one of the most preferred open techniques with satisfactory outcomes. Laparoscopic approach in inguinal hernia surgery remains controversial, especially in comparison with open procedures. In this study, we have reported a comparison of laparoscopic total extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair with LMR. Postoperative pain,hospital stay , complications like seroma, wound infection, chronic groin pain, and recurrence rate, recovery state were parameters to evaluate the outcome. 60 patient were included in retrospective study . The patients were divided into 2 groups: group A , LMR and group B laparoscopic TEP inguinal hernia repair . The procedures were performed by experienced surgeons. The primary outcomes were evaluated based on postoperative pain and recurrence rate. Secondary outcomes considered for evaluation were hospital stay, complications like seroma, infection, and urinary complication. Severe pain was reported in group A 5(16.67%) compared to group B 0. Moderate pain was reported more in groupA 18(60%) compared to groupB (10 %) . There was no major complication in both groups. The chronic pain postoperatively was significantly in higher number of patients in group A vs group B (22.09% vs 3.4%). The postoperative hospital stay period was significantly lesser for group B vs for group A . Time duration taken to resume normal activities was significantly lower in groupB (14 ±5 ) vs (24) ± 3 in group A . Although there is definite evidence of longer operative time and learning curve, laparoscopic TEP has added advantages like less postoperative pain, early resumption of normal activities, less chronic groin pain, and comparable recurrence rate compared to open Lichtenstein repair. Laparoscopic TEP can be performed with acceptable outcomes and less postoperative complications if performed by experienced hands.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {May},
        }