Comparison of Laparoscopic versus Open Surgery in the Treatment of Recurrent Open Inguinal Hernia

Authors

Ahmed Samy Mashaal, General Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Shebin Elkom, Menoufia, Egypt.
Mahmoud Gamal Eldin Hagag, General Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Shebin Elkom, Menoufia, Egypt.
Ahmed Mohamed Abd Elmawla, General Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Shebin Elkom, Menoufia, Egypt.Follow
Adel Saad Zedan, General Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Shebin Elkom, Menoufia, Egypt.

Abstract

Objectives: to compare the efficacy of laparoscopic and open surgery in the treatment of recurrent inguinal hernias following open surgery. Methods: a randomized clinical trial that involved 60 cases of both genders, who were previously operated for inguinal hernia in an open repair. Cases were randomized into 2 equal categories: Group A: Laparoscopic recurrent hernia repair (30 patients). Group B: Open recurrent hernial repair (30 patients). Results: Postoperative wound Seroma, postoperative groin, and scrotal pain were significantly higher in open surgery than laparoscopic (p

Subject Area

Surgery

Article Type

Original Study

Recommended Citation

Mashaal, Ahmed Samy; Hagag, Mahmoud Gamal Eldin; Elmawla, Ahmed Mohamed Abd; and Zedan, Adel Saad (2025) "Comparison of Laparoscopic versus Open Surgery in the Treatment of Recurrent Open Inguinal Hernia," Menoufia Medical Journal: Vol. 38: Iss. 1, Article 25.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59204/2314-6788.3343

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