IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-4-14944 Original Research Paper A COMPARATIVE ANALYTICAL STUDY BETWEEN CONVENTIONAL OPEN TECHNIQUE V/S LAPROSCOPIC APPROACH FOR INGUINAL HERNIAS Pratik D. Ajagekar Dr. Dr. Sanjana R. Chipre Dr. April 2018 7 4 01 02 ABSTRACT

 Background:– Inguinal hernia most probably has been the disease ever since mankind existed. The main reason for intervention however

remained the same i.e. continuous growth of inguinal and scrotal swelling, the risk of incarceration, strangulation and bad results of conservative
methods like truss placement. Surgical techniques have however evolved over time since Edoardo Bassini proposed his rst successful
reconstruction of inguinal oor. Inguinal mesh hernioplasty is one of the common procedures performed throughout the world. The laparoscopic
approach to inguinal hernioplasty is now well established. The laparoscopic approach offers advantages in terms of lesser postoperative pain and
analgesic requirements as well as a signicantly early return to work. The incidence of chronic debilitating pain is also signicantly lower than with
open mesh repair. It offers the advantage of examining the opposite side for the presence of a small hernia sac. In cases of recurrent hernia,
following previous open mesh repair, the laparoscopic approach allows access to the hernial site without going through scarred tissues or mesh.