Rekhi, Harnam SinghMittal, SushilKhosa, ArmaanArora, SahilP, SathyaSingh, Gagandeep2020-09-242020-09-242019-01Rekhi Harnam Singh, Mittal Sushil, Khosa Armaan, Arora Sahil, P Sathya, Singh Gagandeep. Post-Operative Pain and Convalescence in Comparison of Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair Vs Open Ventral Hernia Repair. International Journal of Medical Research Professionals. 2019 Jan; 5(1): 144-1472454-63642454-6356http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/203188Background: Ventral hernia is defined as a fascial defectlocated to the abdominal wall. The laparoscopic repair ofIncisional and ventral hernia is fast becoming the standard ofcare.Objectives: To compare and evaluate the post-operative painand convalescence between two groups.Methods: Study was conducted on 30 cases of ventral herniaadmitted in Rajindra Hospital, Patiala. They were divided intotwo comparison groups (15 cases each). Group A: Openventral hernia repair; Group B: Laparoscopic ventral herniarepair.Results and Conclusions: Laparoscopic repair should be thepreferred method of repair of ventral hernia as it is associatedwith a shorter hospital stay, decreased post-operative pain,better cosmetic results decreased complication rate likerecurrence, and seroma formation, decreased mesh infectionrate, early ambulation period, better patient satisfaction andearly return to activities.Post-Operative PainConvalescenceHerniaJournal ArticleIndiaAssociate Professor, Department of Surgery, Government Medical College, Patiala, Punjab, IndiaProfessor, Department of Surgery, Government Medical College, Patiala, Punjab, India.Junior Resident, Department of Surgery, Government Medical College, Patiala, Punjab, IndiaConsultant Surgeon, Department of General, Laparoscopic and Metabolic Surgery. AP Healthcare and Trauma Centre, Patiala, Punjab, IndiaResident, Department of Plastic Surgery, Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaSenior Resident, Department of Surgery, Government Medical College, Patiala, Punjab, India.