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Randomized clinical trial of mesh fixation with glue or sutures for Lichtenstein hernia repair

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Pain is the most likely reason for delay in resuming normal activities after groin hernia repair. The primary aim of this study was to determine whether the use of glue… Click to show full abstract

Pain is the most likely reason for delay in resuming normal activities after groin hernia repair. The primary aim of this study was to determine whether the use of glue to fix the mesh instead of sutures reduced acute postoperative pain after inguinal hernia repair. Secondary objectives were to compare postoperative complications, chronic pain and early recurrence rates during 1‐year follow‐up.

Keywords: hernia; clinical trial; hernia repair; randomized clinical; trial mesh

Journal Title: British Journal of Surgery
Year Published: 2017

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