Comparative efficacy between open 3d mesh and conventional mesh in patients of inguinal hernia

Abstract

Introduction: In this continuous evolving world, various newer techniques in the management of inguinal hernia coming up continuously. Introduction of 3D mesh is one of those recent advances in Inguinal Hernia Treatment. This study was designed to evaluate efficacy of the 3D mesh compared to the conventional mesh in open hernia surgery. It is a unique study with currently paucity of data available on it.Methods: Sample size of 60. Patients were followed up at 7 days, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year.Results: The 3D mesh system as compared to conventional open surgical techniques has no recurrence, significantly lower duration of hospital stays, and no chronic pain.Conclusion: We conclude that the efficacy of the use of the 3D mesh system definitely has advantages as compared to conventional open surgical techniques.