Comparative Study on the Post-operative Pain and Other Outcomes of Mesh Fixation With Prolene vs Vicryl vs Skin Staples in Lichtenstein Inguinal Hernia Repair.

We are going to see the outcome measures for patient and compare them across two groups, those who are undergoing mesh fixation for inguinal hernia by sutures, and those who are fixated by skin staples.

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Key information

Conditions

Inguinal Hernia Hernia Hernia, Abdominal Hernia, Inguinal Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair
18-65 years
Both genders

Exclusion criteria

COPD
Immunocompromised
Obstructive Uropathy
Chronic constipation

Treatment and study plan

Mesh Fixation

Procedure

Mesh fixation during Lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair.

Primary outcomes

Post Operative Pain

Time frame: At 3, 7, 14 and 30 post op day

Pain scores at 3, 7, 14 and 30 days using a Visual Analogue Pain Scale with values ranging between 0 to 10, 0 meaning no pain and 10 being the highest level of pain.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

King Edward Medical University

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Oct 7, 2025
Registry last updated: Dec 17, 2025

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