Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Inguinal hernioplasty is the most commonly performed surgical procedure in abdominal wall surgery. The present study was conducted to assess patients undergoing hernia surgery. Materials & Methods: 50 patients underwent hernioplasty using the open technique of both genders. Location of inguinal hernia, length of hospital stay, complications etc. was recorded. Results: Out of 50 patients, males were 35 (70%) and females were 15 (30%). The mean operative time in males was 52.3 minutes and in females was 54.6 minutes. The mean hospital stay was 3. 6 days in males and 3.4 days in females. Type was direct seen in 25 males and 6 females and indirect in 10 males and 4 females. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Complications were inguinal cyst in 2, pain in 4, seroma in 2, infection in 4, bleeding in 2 and fever in 8 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Authors found that hernioplasty is commonly performed surgery. Common complications were inguinal cyst, pain, seroma, infection, bleeding and fever.