Abstract

Mesh repair for inguinal hernia are associated with complications, some of which are very dangerous. This made us to look into for tissue-based techniques, which are acceptable according to EHS guidelines. Desarda's repair is one such technique which was described in 2001. Desarda repair is a no tension mesh free tissue-based repair which is based on physiological principle. Aim: To know the efficacy of Desarda technique over mesh repair for inguinal hernia repair in GGH Anathapur. Patients And Methods: A total of 50 patients were studied for 1 year period (2020-21), the outcome was measured in variables of Operative time taken, return to basic activity, Postoperative pain score on days 1,3,5,30, Hospital stay in days and for Complications like Infection, Hematoma, Orchitis, Seroma, Cord edema, Fever, Chronic groin pain and foreign body sensation. Conclusion: In Desarda technique; Operative time is less, post-operative pain is less and of shorter duration, post-operative complications are less, Chronic groin pain and foreign body sensation are minimal or absent and Early return to basic non strenuous activities is seen, Recurrence is less.

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