A Comparative Study between Lichtenstein Hernioplasty and Rutkow-Robbins Method of Hernioplasty for Inguinal Hernia Repair.
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2016-11
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Background: To compare the effectiveness of the two different methods of inguinal hernia repairs viz. The Lichtenstein
hernioplasty and Rutkow-Robbins method of hernioplasty. To compare the results of these two techniques and
complications if any, and to arrive at a conclusion as to the better modality of treatment in the present setup. Methods:
Total 50 patients of uncomplicated direct and indirect inguinal hernia were included in the study, they were randomly
chosen for two different surgeries–The Lichtenstein hernioplasty and Rutkow-Robbins method of hernioplasty, 25 cases
each. The relevant data regarding age/sex incidence, mode of presentation, surgical treatment and postoperative
complications were recorded on predesigned proforma and analysed. The patients were followed up after 7 days, 15 days,
1 month, 3 months and 6 months thereafter. Results: The mean operative time for Lichtenstein hernioplasty group was 57
minutes, and 47 minutes for the Rutkow-Robbins hernioplasty group. Rest of the observational findings were comparable
without any significant difference. Conclusion: The Rutkow-Robbins method of hernioplasty can be completed easily and
more quickly with significant reduction in the operative time than Lichtenstein hernioplasty. Incidences of Intra operative
and post operative complications as well as overall results of procedures were all comparable without any significant
difference.
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Inguinal Hernia, Lichtenstein Hernioplasty, Rutkow-Robbins Hernioplasty
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Singh Abhilash, Singh Vikas, Chawla Inderjit. A Comparative Study between Lichtenstein Hernioplasty and Rutkow-Robbins Method of Hernioplasty for Inguinal Hernia Repair. Annals of International Medical and Dental Research. 2016 Nov-Dec; 2(6): 31-37.