Lichtenstein Patch or Prolene Hernia System (PHS) for Inguinal Hernia Repair

Randomized Clinical Trial of Lichtenstein Patch or Prolene Hernia System for Inguinal Hernia Repair

This randomised prospective study was designed to compare the convalescence and the long-term sequelae in inguinal hernia repair with either a bilayer mesh as devised by Gilbert (Prolene Hernia System®) or an onlay mesh applied according to Lichtenstein.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Uni- or bilateral
• Primary or recurrent

Exclusion Criteria:

• body-mass index over 40kg/m2, severe co-morbidities