Background Enumerating the complications of groin hernia repair might help to highlight the
need for improvement in the quality of care. This is imperative in a country without a strong …

Purpose Being a relatively new entrant into our practice, mesh repair has not been
compared with previously existing tissue-based techniques in our setting. This study is set …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Tension-free mesh inguinal hernia repair is becoming
increasingly popular worldwide. However, reports are sparse in Nigeria. OBJECTIVE: To …

Background: Worldwide, inguinal hernia repair is the commonest surgical procedure in
general surgery, but the optimal repair technique for inguinal hernia has not been defined …

To evaluate the results of Lichtenstein's technique for repair of inguinal hernia using
polypropylene mesh. Methods: This was a descriptive study conducted over a period of …

Introduction: Inguinal hernia is one of the commonest surgical conditions. Various surgical
procedures are in vogue since ancient times for their repair. Mesh repair is one of the …

Background: One of the most common surgeries is inguinal hernia repair. The best
procedure for inguinal hernia repair is still debatable. Open Lichtenstein tension-free mesh …

Background: Transverse incision may be truly horizontal or may curve to varying degrees.
Transverse incisions mostly follow LANGER lines and give better cosmetic results. The …

Background: Inguinal hernias are common problem in our setup and its surgery is amongst
the most frequently performed procedures. Lichtenstein meshplasty hernioplasty has good …

Inguinal hernia still remains a significant clinical issue and surgeon has to manage. Though,
improved surgical techniques and a better understanding of the anatomy and physiology of …