This study aims to evaluate whether a surgical technique (Desarda) is superior to the commonly used surgical technique (Lichtenstein) in inguinal hernia repair concerning the occurrence of postoperative complications. The Lichtenstein technique involves the use of a mesh, while the Desarda technique does not.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed with primary inguinal hernia.
• Body mass index below 31
• Indication for inguinal hernia repair via anterior approach, either as outpatient surgery (CMA) or elective admission.
• Legal capacity to provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with a weak, thin, or divided external oblique aponeurosis.

• Participants diagnosed with any of the following conditions:

  • Ongoing oncological disease
  • Cirrhotic patients classified as Child B or higher

• Women who have previously undergone a cesarean section

• Cognitive or affective conditions that limit the ability to cooperate with the study procedures

IPD (without personal identification data) could be shared by requirement from other researchers after the end of the study, and only for research purposes and previous approval of promotor center of the study (CSAPG). Anyway, Spanish and European Union legal policy about data protection will strictly be followed (IPD will not be transferred outside European Union).

After publication of main results of the study.

IPD will be shared only for scientific research purposes and following the Spanish and European Union normative law about data protection. The requirements will be directed to the IP of the study. The IP will evaluate the request to verify and evaluate the data that is requested and the purposes for which it is requested. Next, the IP will transfer the request to the promotor center the study for the final decision.