The Outcome of Darning method of inguinal hernia repair using polypropylene in Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore

Abstract

Objectives: To valuate the darning method of inguinal hernia repair with polypropylene. Material and Methods: 300 patients of unilateral inguinal hernia were admitted. After thorough investigations, all patients were operated for hernia repair by standard procedure using No.1 polypropylene. Patients were operated under, spinal or general anesthesia. Patients were followed up at one week, six weeks and six months after operation for wound healing and complications. Results: Out of 300 patients, ranging in age from 20 to 70 years, 250 patients were given spinal anaesthesia, 45 patients (20%) were operated under local anesthesia. 196 patients were discharged from the hospital on the following day. 3 patients went into urinary retention and one patient had large haemotoma requiring exploration. Recurrence rate was 1% (n=3). Conclusion: Darning method of inguinal repair with polypropylene is a safe and cheaper method of hernia repair.