Study Evaluating the Impact of Mesh Pore Size on Chronic Pain After Lichtenstein Hernioplasty

Single-centre Single-blinded Randomised Study Evaluating the Impact of Mesh Pore Size on Chronic Pain After Lichtenstein Hernioplasty

The aim of the present study is to determine whether usage of mesh with larger pores, compared with mesh with smaller pores, would result in decreased rate of chronic pain after open inguinal hernia repair.

The aim of the present study is to determine whether usage of mesh with larger pores, compared with mesh with smaller pores, would result in decreased rate of chronic pain after open inguinal hernia repair. The patients are randomized into two study gropus receiving mesh with different pore size. Clinical follow-up examination will be performed 1 week, 1 month, 6 months and 3 years after the operation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age ≥18 years
• unilateral primary reducible inguinal hernia
• elective operation
• consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• age <18 years
• irreducible
• strangulated
• recurrent hernia
• inability to understand the questionnaire
• unwillingness to participate in the study