Comparison of prolene with parietex composite® mesh in laparoscopic intraperitoneal mesh hernioplasty for paraumbilical hernia.

Abstract

Objective: To compare the outcomes of prolene macroporous mesh with Parietex Composite® mesh in patients undergoing Laparoscopic hernioplasty for management of Paraumbilical hernia. Study Design: Prospective Comparative study. Setting: Jinnah Hospital Lahore. Period: 1^st January 2016 to 1^st January 2018. Material & Methods: A total of 100 patients with diagnosis of Paraumbilical hernia, aged >18 years were included. There were two groups. In group A (n=50) prolene macroporous mesh (Covidien) was placed. In group B (n=50) Parietex Composite® mesh (Covidien) was placed. After hernioplasty all patients were followed for a period of 2 years for evaluation of primary procedure and any complications like seroma, hematoma and intestinal obstruction. Results: The mean length of stay was 2.74±2.13 days in group A, versus 2.23±1.25 in group B (p-value 0.15). Seroma formation was seen in 4 (8.0%) patients in group A versus in 02 (4.0%) patients in group B (p-value 0.40). Hematoma formation was seen in 01 (2.0%) patients in group A versus 0.0% patients in group B (p-value 0.10). There was no recurrence and intestinal obstruction in any group in two years follow up. Conclusion: There was no difference in surgical outcome and the complication between two groups of patients undergoing laparoscopic Paraumbilical hernia repair with prolene macroporous and Parietex Composite mesh. Moreover, parietex composite mesh are difficult to insert and much expensive. Therefore, prolene mesh can be safely used in patients undergoing Laparoscopic Paraumbilical hernioplasty.