International Surgery Journal
Randomised controlled trial of mesh fixation with nonabsorbable versus delayed absorbable suture in open inguinal hernia patients undergoing open inguinal hernioplasty in tertiary health center of Ahmedabad
Background: Inguinal hernia repair is a globally frequent surgical procedure. The Lichtenstein tension-free hernioplasty is highly effective, yet the optimal suture material non-absorbable versus delayed absorbable for mesh fixation remains debated regarding its impact on postoperative pain and complications. Methods: A prospective, single-center, randomized controlled trial was conducted on 200 adult patients with primary inguinal hernias. Patients were randomized to undergo open Lichtenstein hernioplasty using ei …