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Study aim
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Comparison between results of ''Lichtenstein',' "Read-Rives" and "MCvay" repair for treatment of unilateral inguinal hernia
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Design
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Three arm parallel groups, randomized clinical trial
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Settings and conduct
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At first, patients with unilateral inguinal hernia referred to educational hospitals affiliated to Arak University of Medical Sciences and randomly selected by the table of random numbers, will be allocated to three groups (Lichtenstein',' "Read-Rives" and "MCvay"). All patients will receive 1 gr IV cefazolin before surgery. All patients will undergo general or spinal anesthesia, and the skin will be prepared routinely.Then, the steps of the surgery, according to the Liechtenstein, Read rives, and McWay protocols, will be performed in three groups separately. All patients will undergo surgery by a single surgeon (Resident of Surgery). In all patients, cefazolin 1 gr IV will be continued for 24 to 48 hours every 8 hours, and afterwards patients will receive cap. cefalexin 500 milligrams every 6 hours until one week after surgery. All patients in all three groups will undergo postoperative visit on the first day and the first week after surgery.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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inclusion criteria:
Men between age 18-75 years, affected by unilateral inguinal hernia and without any complication, Having consent for participation in the study
Exclusion criteria:
Affected by incarcerated, recurrence and bilateral hernia.
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Intervention groups
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All patients will allocate to three intervention groups (Lichtenstein',' "Read-Rives" and "MCvay").
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Main outcome variables
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Early postoperative complications: Acute pain, urinary retention, hematoma scrotal, hematoma ulcer, serum and wound infection.