Vol. 9, Issue 6, Part F (2023)

Background: Long-standing debates have surrounded the surgical treatment of bilateral inguinal hernias, notably over whether to repair them sequentially or concurrently, especially after tension-free procedures. The goal of the current study was to compare the results of bilateral inguinal hernia repairs performed using the Stoppa's method and the Lichtenstein tension-free mesh hernioplasty method on patients.

Materials and Methods: All individuals with bilateral inguinal hernias and a minimum age of 18 were included in the study. The following conditions were all grounds for exclusion from the study: complex inguinal hernias, obstructed or strangulated inguinal hernias, recurring inguinal hernias, prior abdominal surgery, and local skin infections. Based on simple randomization, patients were divided into two groups: group 1 received Lichtenstein tension-free mesh hernioplasty, while group 2 got Stoppa's repair.

Results: In comparison to patients in group B, the operation took much less time in group A. There were no intraoperative problems in either group. There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups for chronic groin discomfort, postoperative hospital admissions, or return to regular daily activities.

Conclusion: The current study was unable to establish which approach was better for treating bilateral inguinal hernias. While comparing Stoppa’s method has less operative time in our study.