Open Inguinal Hernioplasty, Comparison of Various Techniques – a Pilot Study

Czech version

Authors: V. Šimánek; V. Třeška; V. Špidlen; J. Šafránek
Authors‘ workplace: Chirurgická klinika FN Plzeň-Lochotín, přednosta prof. MUDr. V. Třeška, DrSc.
Published in: Rozhl. Chir., 2005, roč. 84, č. 12, s. 595-598.
Category: Monothematic special - Original

Overview

The authors compare inguinal hernioplasties using a classical method, Lichtenstein method and PHS method from the point of view of a surgeon, as well as using subjective assessments by patients. Each group consists of 11 patients. The authors assess the following parameters: use of analgesics, duration of hospitalization, daily routine restriction and pain.

Key words:
inguinal hernia – classical hernioplasty – Lichtenstein procedure – PHS hernioplasty