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01-10-2012 | Original article

Comparison of mesh-plug and Lichtenstein for inguinal hernia repair: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Authors: J. Li, Z. Ji, Y. Li

Published in: Hernia | Issue 5/2012

Abstract

Background and purpose

Mesh-plug and Lichtenstein techniques are among the most common used inguinal hernia repair procedures. The aim of this meta-analysis was to compare the recurrence and other postoperative complications between mesh-plug technique and Lichtenstein operation in inguinal hernia repair.

Methods

The electronic databases Embase, Pubmed, Springer and Cochrane Library were used to search for randomized controlled trials about mesh-plug and Lichtenstein repair techniques till Oct 2011. Two independent reviewers assessed the trials for eligibility and quality. And all related data matching our standards were abstracted for meta-analysis by RevMan 5.0.1. The evaluation criteria included recurrence, pain, hematoma, seroma, infection, paresthesia, testicular problem, urinary retention, operating time and recovery to daily activity.

Results

A total of 2,912 patients enrolled into 8 randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis. All these RCTs compared mesh-plug and Lichtenstein procedures, and our pooled data showed similar results according to all the compared postoperative complications and return to daily activity.

Conclusion

Mesh-plug versus Lichtenstein procedures for inguinal hernia repair was comparable in most of the analyzed outcomes.

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Title: Comparison of mesh-plug and Lichtenstein for inguinal hernia repair: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors: J. Li
Z. Ji
Y. Li
Publication date: 01-10-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Hernia / Issue 5/2012
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-012-0974-6

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Comparison of mesh-plug and Lichtenstein for inguinal hernia repair: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract

Background and purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background and purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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