[Lichtenstein vs. Rutkow-Robbins technique in the treatment of primary inguinal hernia. Analysis of the long term results].
BACKGROUND
The AA. compared the preliminary results of two different methods of inguinal hernioplasty: one using only the mesh (Lichtenstein) and the other one using both mesh and plug (Rutkow-Robbins).


METHODS
Seventy consecutive patients were randomly allocated into two groups, 35 patients each one, to receive either a Licthenstein mesh or a Rutkow-Robbins plug and mesh for primary monolateral groin hernia.


RESULTS
Follow-up was planned at 1 week, 3 weeks, 3 and 6 months after surgery. The Authors evaluated early and late complications i.e.: the presence of paraesthesia, postoperative pain and the incidence of recurrence. The results were analysed statistically using the Fisher and chi2 tests.


CONCLUSIONS
Data parameters did not show statistically significative differences between the two groups (p > 0.05). No recurrences were detected. The Authors concluded that no advantage may derivate by an additional plug to the single mesh hernia repair.
Bolognini
Stefano
S
Cattedra di Chirurgia Generale, Universith degli Studi Magna Grecia, Catanzaro.
Orsini
Vincenzo
V
Grandinetti
Pier Paolo
PP
Pata
Francesco
F
Sacco
Rosario
R
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D016896:Treatment Outcome