Preperitoneal Versus Pre-trasversalis Hernia Repair

Early and Late Results of Transinguinal Preperitoneal Patch Repair Versus Anterior Pre-Trasversalis Mesh Repair. A Randomised Study

Chronic pain rate is from 0 to 50% after prosthetic groin hernia repair. We compared two anterior technique positioning the mesh in the pre-trasversalis space vs preperitoneal space to assess any differences in term of chronic pain and early and late complications

Chronic pain is evaluated in all presenting types (achy, dull, etc.) moreover foreing body sensation, wall stiffness, paresthesia and numbness are controlled in each patients. Limiting of daily, working, sport and sexual activities (disejaculation) are reported as well.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years older

Exclusion Criteria:

• recurrent inguinal hernia
• previous low abdominal operation