Desarda Repair Compared to Lichtenstein Repair for the Treatment of Inguinal Hernias

Mesh Free Desarda Repair Compared With Lichtenstein Repair for the Treatment of Primary Inguinal Hernias

The Lichtenstein technique for hernia repair is safe and simple, but the underlying mesh prosthesis has its setbacks, as it acts as a mechanical barrier5. The mesh does not provide mobile and the physiologically dynamic posterior wall. The most dangerous complication associated with the mesh prosthesis is its migration from the abdominal cavity's primary implantation site. The relatively knew technique developed by Dr. Desarda does not utilize the synthetic mesh rather it uses a strip of external oblique aponeurosis to strengthen the posterior wall. Our study has compared the two methods regarding various aspects.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients of age between 20 to 70years
2. A primary inguinal hernia
3. Consented to participate in the research.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Age below 20,
2. Recurrent and pantaloons hernia
3. Patients who did not give the informed consent
4. Patients who lose the follow-up