Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Randomized trial comparing self gripping semi re-absorbable mesh (PROGRIP) with polypropylene mesh in open inguinal hernioplasty: the 6 years result.
The use of absorbable polylactic acid hook self-gripping polypropylene mesh in open inguinal hernia may potentially reduce operative time and enhance patient recovery. The objective of this randomized trial is to compare the outcomes following self-gripping mesh repair to polypropylene mesh secured with sutures in open inguinal hernioplasty. ⋯ The use of polylactic acid self-gripping mesh in open inguinal hernia repair effectively reduces the operating time with comparable long-term surgical outcome with traditional polypropylene mesh.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
The transinguinal preperitoneal technique (TIPP) in inguinal hernia repair does not cause less chronic pain in relation to the ProGrip technique: a prospective double-blind randomized clinical trial comparing the TIPP technique, using the PolySoft mesh, with the ProGrip self-fixing semi-resorbable mesh.
Position of the mesh and the method of fixation are important in the occurrence of chronic pain in inguinal herniorrhaphy. An RCT was conducted to evaluate chronic pain after transinguinal preperitoneal (TIPP) repair compared with a Lichtenstein-like repair with a semi-resorbable self-fixing mesh (ProGrip). ⋯ There was no significant difference in chronic pain between the inguinal repairs with the use of a ProGrip mesh compared with a TIPP repair at 1 year after surgery. In both groups, the occurrence of chronic pain was low.
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Comparative Study Observational Study
Outcomes of hypnosis combined with local anesthesia during inguinal repair: a pilot study.
To evaluate the usefulness and outcomes of hypnosis associated with local anesthesia during inguinal hernia repair procedure, notably on post-operative pain. ⋯ Hypnosis combined with local anesthesia is a feasible technique which allows extending inguinal hernia repair to a large population. There is no complication associated with its use.