Lichtenstein vs. Rutkow-Robbins technique in the treatment of primary inguinal hernia. Analysis of the long term results
Bolognini, S.; Orsini, V.; Grandinetti, P.P.; Pata, F.; Sacco, R.
Annali Italiani di Chirurgia 77(1): 51-56
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-469X PMID: 16910360 Document Number: 597061
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). 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. 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. 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.