Comparison of patient outcomes with and without stenting tube in pancreaticoduodenectomy

Objective To evaluate the clinical effect of different pancreaticojejunostomy techniques in the treatment of pancreaticoduodenectomy and investigate the applicability of pancreaticojejunostomy without pancreatic duct stenting. Methods From January 2012 to December 2015, 87 patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy were randomly assigned to either Group A (duct-to-mucosa anastomosis with pancreatic duct stenting, n = 43) or Group B (pancreas–jejunum end-to-side anastomosis without stenting (n = 44). The operative duration of pancreaticojejunostomy, postoperative hospital stay, and incidence of postoperative complications were compared between the two methods. Results The operative duration of pancreaticojejunostomy without use of the pancreatic duct stent was significantly shorter in Group B than in Group A (t = 7.137). The postoperative hospital stay was significantly shorter in Group B than in Group A (t = 2.408). The differences in the incidence of postoperative complications such as pancreatic fistula, abdominal bleeding, abdominal infection and delayed gastric emptying were not significantly different between the two groups (χ2 = 0.181, 0.322, 0.603, and 0.001, respectively). Conclusion Pancreaticoduodenectomy without pancreatic duct stenting is safe and reliable and can reduce the operative time and hospital stay. No significant differences were observed in the incidence of postoperative complications.

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Pharmacological prophylaxis versus pancreatic duct stenting plus pharmacological prophylaxis for prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis in high risk patients: a randomized trial

Endoscopy ◽

10.1055/a-0977-3119 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 51 (10) ◽

pp. 915-921 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Rasoul Sotoudehmanesh ◽

Ali Ali-Asgari ◽

Morteza Khatibian ◽

Mehdi Mohamadnejad ◽

Shahin Merat ◽

...

Keyword(s):

High Risk ◽

Hospital Stay ◽

Pancreatic Duct ◽

Length Of Hospital Stay ◽

Pharmacological Prophylaxis ◽

High Risk Patients ◽

Pancreatic Duct Stenting ◽

Risk Patients ◽

Group A ◽

Group B

Abstract Background Acute pancreatitis is a serious complication of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). The aim of this noninferiority study was to evaluate the effectiveness of pancreatic duct (PD) stenting plus pharmacological prophylaxis vs. pharmacological prophylaxis alone in the prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) in high risk patients. Methods In this randomized, controlled, double-blind, noninferiority trial, patients at high risk of developing PEP were randomly allocated to pharmacological prophylaxis (rectal indomethacin, sublingual isosorbide dinitrate, and intravenous hydration with Ringer’s lactate) plus PD stenting (group A) or pharmacological prophylaxis alone (group B). The rate and severity of PEP, serum amylase levels, and length of hospital stay after ERCP were assessed. Results During 21 months, a total of 414 patients (mean age 55.5 ± 17.0 years; 60.2 % female) were enrolled (207 in each group). PEP occurred in 59 patients (14.3 %, 95 % confidence interval [CI] 11.1 % – 17.9 %: 26 patients [12.6 %, 95 %CI 8.6 % – 17.6 %] in group A and 33 [15.9 %, 95 %CI 11.4 % – 21.4 %] in group B). There was no significant difference between the two groups in PEP severity (P = 0.59), amylase levels after 2 hours (P = 0.31) or 24 hours (P = 0.08), and length of hospital stay (P = 0.07). Conclusions The study failed to demonstrate noninferiority or inferiority of pharmacological prophylaxis alone compared with PD stenting plus pharmacological prophylaxis in the prevention of PEP in high risk patients.

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ACUTE CHOLECYSTITIS

The Professional Medical Journal ◽

10.29309/tpmj/2010.17.02.2342 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 17 (02) ◽

pp. 185-192

Author(s):

TARIQ HASSAN CH ◽

ASGHAR ALI ◽

MUNAWAR JAMIL

Keyword(s):

Hospital Stay ◽

Wound Dehiscence ◽

Biliary Tree ◽

Postoperative Hospital Stay ◽

Total Hospital ◽

Acute Calculous Cholecystitis ◽

Total Hospital Stay ◽

Group A ◽

The Mean ◽

Group B

Introduction: Gallstones are common biliary pathology. The Vast majority of subjects are asymptomatic. About 0.2% of the population suffering from gallstones develop acute cholecystitis every year. In case of acute calculous cholecystitis, cholecystectomy can be performed early i.e during the same admission or interval i.e after 6 weeks of conservative management. Objective: To compare the early and interval cholecystectomy in acute calculous cholecystitis for morbidity, postoperative hospital stay, total hospital stay and complications. Study Design: Quasi-experimental study. Setting: Department of Surgery Bahawal Victoria Hospital Bahawalpur. Duration of Study: Two year study from December 2007 to December 2009. Subject and Methods: Sixty patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected for this study. The patients were divided into two groups. Group A patients were managed by early cholecystectomy and group B patients by intervalcholecystectomy. Postoperatively patients were evaluated for postoperative hospital stay, total hospital stay and postoperative complications. Results: The mean age of the patients in group A was 42.2 + 10.7 years and in group B was 42.2+ 10.7 years. The Male to female ratio was 1:4 in both groups. The mean postoperative hospital stay in group A was 4.0+ 1.8days and in group B was 3.8+ 1.4 days. The mean total hospital stayin group A was 6.5 + 1.7 days and in group B was 10.2 + 1.3 days. The P value was less than 0.001, which was significant. In distribution of postoperative complications, in group A there were 1(3.3%) injury to biliary tree, 4(13.3%) wound infection,1(3.3%) wound haematoma, 3 (10%) seroma and 1(3.3%) wound dehiscence. While in group B there were 1(3.3%) injury to biliary tree, 3(10%) wound infection,2 (6.7%) wound haematoma, 2(6.7%) & no patient of wound dehiscence. Conclusion: Our study suggests that early cholecystectomy is a better treatment option than interval cholecystectomy because it has less total hospital stay, needs single hospital visit and has no risk of developing complications during wait for surgery.

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Outcome of Exernal and Internal Drainage of Urine after Anderson Hynes Pyeloplasty - A Comparative Study

Journal of Paediatric Surgeons of Bangladesh ◽

10.3329/jpsb.v2i1.15159 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 22-25

Author(s):

AM Shahinoor ◽

MMR Shibli ◽

MAB Akan ◽

M Anisuzzaman ◽

MN Islam ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Renal Function ◽

Hospital Stay ◽

Postoperative Hospital Stay ◽

Paediatric Surgery ◽

Nephrostomy Tube ◽

Split Renal Function ◽

Unilateral Hydronephrosis ◽

Group A ◽

Group B ◽

Medical University

Background: Hydronephrosis in children is a common abnormality of the kidney. Surgical intervention in patient with hydronephrosis is to improve urinary drainage and to preserve renal function. Surgery (Anderson Hynes pyeloplasty: A-H pyeloplasty ) can be done with or without (Nephrostomy tube) D-J stent.Here we are describing our comparative experience between A-H pyeloplasty with D-J stent and A-H pyeloplasty with nephrostomy tube, at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University(BSMMU) to show the postoperative advantages of the former over the latter. Objectives: To assess functional outcome after A-H pyeloplasty with or without D-J stent in patients of unilateral hydronephrosis. Post operatively renal function was estimated after 3 months by DTPA renogram. Methods: It was a prospective study at Paediatric Surgery department of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University from April 2009 to October 2010. Twenty eight ( age, sex, side and type of operation matched) patients of unilateral hydronephrosis were included in the study and divided into two Groups: Group A (na =15) and Group B (nb=13) patients who underwent A-H pyeloplasty with D-J stent and A-H pyeloplasty with nephrostomy tube respectively. Child with bilateral hydronephrosis, hydronephrosis with associated anomalies like horseshoe kidney, ectopic kidney, solitary kidney, hydronephrosis with vesico ureteric reflux and redopyeloplasty were excluded in this study. Unpaired t test and Chi-square test were used for statistical analysis whereas postoperative hospital stay and renal functional improvement were used as parameters of the study. Results: For study Group A (A-H pyeloplasty with D-J stent) postoperative hospital stay were significantly lesser (P<0.00) than the GroupB ( A-H pyeloplasty with nephrostomy tube). Post operative split renal function and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in Group A was improved (percentage) than Group B. Conclusion: This study reveals postoperative shorter hospital stay and improved postoperative split renal function in A-H pyeloplasty with D-J stent. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jpsb.v2i1.15159 Journal of Paediatric Surgeons of Bangladesh (2011) Vol. 2 (1): 22-25

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Transcatheter and intraoperative device closure of atrial septal defect in infants under three years of age

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery ◽

10.1186/s13019-020-1063-z ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Yangyang Han ◽

Xiquan Zhang ◽

Fengwei Zhang

Keyword(s):

Atrial Septal Defect ◽

Hospital Stay ◽

Clinical Data ◽

Septal Defect ◽

Postoperative Hospital Stay ◽

Device Closure ◽

Young Infants ◽

Group A ◽

Group B

Abstract Background Transcatheter and intraoperative device closures have been widely used in the treatment of secundum atrial septal defect (ASD). However, for young infants with ASD, device closure remains controversial, and such treatment features limited data. We compared the clinical data and follow-up results of percutaneous and intraoperative device closure for ASD to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of both treatments in infants under 3 years of age. Methods From September 2010 to September 2018, 186 children under 3 years of age with significant secundum ASD were included in this study. A total of 88 and 98 patients were divided into groups A (transcatheter device closure) and B (intraoperative device closure), respectively. The clinical data and follow-up results of the two groups were analyzed retrospectively. Result The mean age and weight of patients in group A were significantly higher than those in group B. The proportion of complex ASDs (multiples or rims deficiency) and the device/weight ratio in group B were significantly higher than those in group A. Successful closure was obtained in 86 (97.7%) and 96 (98.0%) infants in groups A and B, respectively, with two failed cases in each group (2.3% vs 2%). The rate of periprocedural complications reached 13.6 and 26.5% for groups A and B (P = 0.058), respectively. The durations of the procedure and postoperative hospital stay in group A were significantly shorter than those in group B (P < 0.05). Excellent follow-up results were observed in both groups. At present, no death nor major complications have occurred. Symptoms either resolved completely or improved significantly for all symptomatic infants. No residual shunts at the 6th month of follow-up evaluation were observed. Patients with failure to thrive gained weight appropriately for age, and the structure and hemodynamic parameters significantly improved during follow-up. Conclusion Transcatheter and intraoperative device closure are feasible, effective, and safe methods for the treatment of ASDs in infants under 3 years of age. Considering improved cosmetic effect and the short duration of the procedure and postoperative hospital stay, transcatheter is preferred for patients with appropriate conditions. Intraoperative device closure can be performed as an alternative to percutaneous closure, particularly for infants with large, complex ASDs, young age, or low-body weight.

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THE DEPENDENCE OF DIRECT RESULTS OF DISTAL PANCREATECTOMIES ON DIFFERENT PANCREATIC STUMP CLOSURE TECHNIQUES

Grekov s Bulletin of Surgery ◽

10.24884/0042-4625-2018-177-4-23-27 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 177 (4) ◽

pp. 23-27

Author(s):

S. E. Voskanyan ◽

E. V. Naydenov ◽

I. Yu. Uteshev ◽

A. I. Artemiev ◽

Yu. D. Udalov ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Postoperative Complications ◽

Hospital Stay ◽

Pancreatic Duct ◽

Postoperative Period ◽

Main Pancreatic Duct ◽

Postoperative Hospital Stay ◽

Control Group ◽

Pancreatic Stump ◽

Stump Closure ◽

Pancreatic Fistulas

The OBJECTIVE is to study the effect of application of different pancreatic stump closure techniques to the postoperative period, the frequency and severity of postoperative complications including postoperative pancreatic fistulas after distal pancreatectomies. MATERIAL AND METHODS. The clinical material consisted of 126 patients who underwent distal pancreatectomies (isolated or in combination with surgical interventions on the adjacent organs of the abdominal cavity and retroperitoneal space). The patients were divided into 4 groups depending on the pancreatic stump closure techniques (isolated suturing of the main pancreatic duct of the pancreatic stump with its omentization by gastrocolic omentum or local sealing its by hemostatic sponge (control group); using a local biological glue 2-octylcyanoacrylate; using the Endoscopic Linear Cutter Echelon; external transduodenal transnasal drainage of the enlarged main pancreatic duct of the pancreatic stump). We evaluated the influence of different pancreatic stump closure techniques after distal pancreatectomies on the postoperative period as well the frequency and severity of postoperative pancreatic fistulas depending on the diameter of the main pancreatic duct of pancreatic stump. RESULTS. The overall rate of postoperative complications in the control group of patients was 45.8 %, and was due to an increase in the frequency of specific complications (35.4 %). The most frequent complication in the control group of patients was postoperative pancreatic fistulas – 29.2 %. The statistically significant decrease of frequency and severity of postoperative complications, frequency and severity of postoperative pancreatic fistulas and decrease of postoperative hospital-stay after the application of the proposed different pancreatic stump closure techniques were revealed in comparison with the control group of patients. There was no hospital mortality. CONCLUSION. Distal pancreatectomy with «standard» pancreatic stump closure techniques accompanied by high frequency and severity of postoperative complications, as well as postoperative pancreatic fistulas. The use of the proposed pancreatic stump closure techniques after distal pancreatectomy led to a decrease of the frequency and severity of postoperative complications, a decrease of the frequency and severity of postoperative pancreatic fistulas, and a decrease of the postoperative hospital-stay.

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ACUTE CHOLECYSTITIS

The Professional Medical Journal ◽

10.29309/tpmj/2010.17.02.2218 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 17 (02) ◽

pp. 185-192

Author(s):

TARIQ HASSAN CH ◽

ASGHAR ALI

Keyword(s):

Hospital Stay ◽

Wound Dehiscence ◽

Biliary Tree ◽

Postoperative Hospital Stay ◽

Total Hospital ◽

Acute Calculous Cholecystitis ◽

Total Hospital Stay ◽

Group A ◽

The Mean ◽

Group B

Introduction: Gallstones are common biliary pathology. The Vast majority of subjects are asymptomatic. About 0.2% of the population suffering from gallstones develop acute cholecystitis every year. In case of acute calculous cholecystitis, cholecystectomy can be performed early i.e during the same admission or interval i.e after 6 weeks of conservative management. Objective: To compare the early and interval cholecystectomy in acute calculous cholecystitis for morbidity, postoperative hospital stay, total hospital stay and complications. Study Design: Quasi-experimental study. Setting: Department of Surgery Bahawal Victoria Hospital Bahawalpur. Duration of Study: Two year study from December 2007 to December 2009. Subject and Methods: Sixty patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected for this study. The patients were divided into two groups. Group A patients were managed by early cholecystectomy and group B patients by intervalcholecystectomy. Postoperatively patients were evaluated for postoperative hospital stay, total hospital stay and postoperative complications. Results: The mean age of the patients in group A was 42.2 + 10.7 years and in group B was 42.2+ 10.7 years. The Male to female ratio was 1:4 in both groups. The mean postoperative hospital stay in group A was 4.0+ 1.8days and in group B was 3.8+ 1.4 days. The mean total hospital stayin group A was 6.5 + 1.7 days and in group B was 10.2 + 1.3 days. The P value was less than 0.001, which was significant. In distribution of postoperative complications, in group A there were 1(3.3%) injury to biliary tree, 4(13.3%) wound infection,1(3.3%) wound haematoma, 3 (10%) seroma and 1(3.3%) wound dehiscence. While in group B there were 1(3.3%) injury to biliary tree, 3(10%) wound infection,2 (6.7%) woundhaematoma, 2(6.7%) & no patient of wound dehiscence. Conclusion: Our study suggests that early cholecystectomy is a better treatment option than interval cholecystectomy because it has less total hospital stay, needs single hospital visit and has no risk of developing complications during wait for surgery.

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Outcome of Single Shot versus Serial Dilatation Technique for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

Bangladesh Journal of Urology ◽

10.3329/bju.v23i2.50302 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

pp. 124-128

Author(s):

AHM Mostofa Kamal ◽

Md Shawkat Alam ◽

Md Naushad Alam ◽

Md Safiul Alam Babul ◽

Anup Roy Chowdhury ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Hospital Stay ◽

Clearance Rate ◽

Operative Time ◽

Postoperative Hospital Stay ◽

Access Time ◽

Single Shot ◽

Total Operative Time ◽

Stone Clearance ◽

Group A ◽

Group B

Background: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a common procedure for the removal of renal stones larger than 2 cm size with the advantages of lower morbidity rates, decrease in post-operative pain with faster post-operative recovery & thereby less duration of postoperative hospital stay. One of the fundamental steps of PCNL is the creation of the nephrostomy access. It can be done either by single shot dilatation or by multi-increment serial dilatation technique. Objectives: To compare the outcome of PCNL done by single versus serial dilatation technique with specific reference to renal access time, total operative time, stone clearance rate, postoperative haematuria and duration of postoperative hospital stay. Methods: It was a prospective interventional study with a sample size of sixty where odd number patients were included in group A (PCNL by single shot dilatation technique) & even number patients were in group B (PCNL by serial dilatation technique). After meticulous checking and rechecking, collected data were compiled and statistical analysis was done using computer based software SPSS (statistical package for social science, Version- 16) and Students t-test and Chi-square test were applied for hypothesis testing. ‘P’ value <0.05 was considered as significant. Results: Comparison between the two groups regarding stone size, stone clearance rate, postoperative haematuria and postoperative hospital stay were not statistically significant (p> 0.05). But mean renal access time in minutes (group A was 3.43 ± 1.14 and group B was 4.20 ± 1.37) and the mean operative time in minutes (group A was 91.13 ± 19.08 and group B was 101.67 ± 15.81) between the groups were statistically significant (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Percutaneous nephrostomy access can be successfully performed by single shot dilatation technique during PCNL with the advantages of shorter renal access time and total operative time. Bangladesh Journal of Urology, Vol. 23, No. 2, July 2020 p.124-128

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COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SINGLE LAYER CONTINUOUS VERSUS SINGLE LAYER INTERRUPTED EXTRA MUCOSAL TECHNIQUES IN SMALL INTESTINE ANASTOMOSIS

10.36106/ijsr/0332507 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 40-41

Author(s):

Md Noman ◽

Shri Krishna Ranjan

Keyword(s):

Small Intestine ◽

Postoperative Complications ◽

Comparative Study ◽

Hospital Stay ◽

Intestinal Anastomosis ◽

Single Layer ◽

Anastomosis Group ◽

Group A ◽

Group B ◽

Demographic Features

Background: Intestinal anastomosis is most commonly performed surgical procedure both in emergency and elective settings therefore its leak and disruption is a common cause of post-operative morbidity and mortility. Gut anastomosis heals by the same mechanism as that of wound healing. The submucosa, is the strongest layer of gut wall therefore ideal anastomotic technique is the one which includes apposition and approximation of this layer. Aim:The outcome of comparative study of single layer continuous extra mucosal technique and single layer interrupted extra mucosal technique for the anastomosis of small bowel. Methods:This was a prospective study based on randomization and was carried out in surgery department of ANMMC&H, Gaya from 1 st March 2019 to 29th February 2020. Total Fifty patients were included in study requiring small intestine anastomosis and were divided in two groups based on randomization. Group Aincluded those patients in which the anastomosis performed by single layer continuous extra mucosal technique and Group B patients underwent single layer interrupted extramucosal technique for creation of anastomosis, Group Aincluded 24 patients (n=24) and Group B 26 patients (n=26) . The demographic features, time taken to create anastomosis , postoperative complications , number of deaths if any and hospital stay in days were recorded on a printed proforma and data analysis was done through computer soft ware SPSS 16. Results: Group Aand B were similar as for as the demographic features, postoperative complications and duration of hospital stay are concerned. 4.2% patients of Group A and 7.7% of Group B developed anastomotic dehiscence with non signicant p value. Mean time taken for creation of anastomosis was 10.04 minutes in continuous extra mucosal anastomosis group (Group A ) and 19.2 minutes in interrupted extra mucosal anastomosis [Group B ] (p=0.0001) Overall hospital mortality was 2%. Conclusion: Single layer continuous extra mucosal technique is as safe as interrupted extra mucosal anastomosis technique but can be performed in shorter time and can be a cost effective alternative for construction of bowel anastomosis.

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Comparative Study Between Outcome of Early and Conventional Catheter Removal After Transurethral Resection of Prostate

Bangladesh Journal of Urology ◽

10.3329/bju.v20i2.49660 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 82-86

Author(s):

Mohammad Mahfuzur Rahman ◽

Sudip Das Gupta ◽

Nazrul Islam Mridha ◽

Man Wahid ◽

Farhana Begum

Keyword(s):

Hospital Stay ◽

Transurethral Resection ◽

Selection Criteria ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Postoperative Hospital Stay ◽

Catheter Removal ◽

Transurethral Resection Of Prostate ◽

Group A ◽

Group B ◽

Time Of Operation

Objectives: To compare the effect of early and conventional catheter removal after TURP. Methods: The cases were selected from the admitted patients with BPH by using simple purposive sampling technique. Sixty (60) cases were included in the study fulfilling selection criteria of the patient and numbered chronologically according to their data and time of operation. Odd numbers of cases were included in group-A (n=30) for early catheter removal within 48 hours and even numbers of cases in group-B (n=30) for conventional catheter removal within 3-5 days. Results: Postoperative hospital stay 47.12 (±7.92) hours in group A and 113.23(±10.8) hours were in group B (p<0.001) that was statistically highly significant. Conclusion: Early catheter removal within 48 hours following Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP) is safe. It reduces the catheter related morbidity and postoperative hospital stay. Bangladesh Journal of Urology, Vol. 20, No. 2, July 2017 p.82-86

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A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN ONLAY AND RETRORECTUS MESH REPAIR IN THE TREATMENT OF INCISIONAL HERNIAS

10.36106/gjra/6102014 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 65-69

Author(s):

S. Yashwanth ◽

S. Dayakar

Keyword(s):

Postoperative Complications ◽

Incisional Hernia ◽

Hospital Stay ◽

Wound Infection ◽

Mesh Repair ◽

Duration Of Surgery ◽

Group A ◽

Onlay Mesh ◽

The Mean ◽

Group B

INTRODUCTION: Over the years, surgeons tried the placement of mesh at different locations like On-lay, Under-lay, Sub-lay and pre-peritoneal, retroperitoneal intraperitoneal, Inter-muscular, etc. with each procedure having its advantages and disadvantages. Commonly Onlay and sub lay mesh repairs are done. Though the literature says, sub lay procedures have fewer complications and a high success rate. However, in a few studies, the ideal position for mesh repair appears to be retro muscular, where the force of abdominal pressure holds the mesh against deep surfaces of muscles. In this study, a comparison of both Onlay and retro rectus procedures with regards to the duration of surgery, postoperative complications like seroma, wound infection, wound dehiscence, and also the period of postoperative stay in the hospital. The aim of the study is To compare 'Onlay' versus 'retro rectus' mesh repair in inuencing the outcome in incisional hernia with regards to Duration of surgery, Postoperative complications like seroma formation, wound infection, Postoperative stay, Recurrences. PATIENTS AND METHODOLOGY: Type of Study: A Prospective comparative study Study Setting: Department of general surgery, Narayana Medical College & Hospital, Nellore.Study Period: November 2018 to September 2020 Study Sample: 50 cases, divided into two groups by random allocation technique. Groups A and B with 25 patients in each group. RESULTS: The mean age of cases in Group A is 40.48 years. The mean age of patients in Group B is 44.08 years. Youngest was 31 years and 36 years in group A and group B, respectively, and the eldest was 51 years and 53 years in group A and group B, respectively. In Group A, 11 were male, and 14 were female, and in Group B, 11 were male, and 14 were female. The male to female ratio in the study was 1:1.27. The mean Operative Time in Group A was 1.93 Hrs, and that in Group B was 2.98Hrs. Nine patients (36%) in group A and one patient (4%) in group B had seroma formation. Eight patients (32%) in group A and one patient (4%) in group B had a wound infection. The mean Hospital Stay in Group A was 5.44 Days, and Group B was 4.88 days. No short-term recurrences were noted in either of the two groups when followed for six months. CONCLUSION : Retrorectus mesh repair is an excellent alternative to Onlay mesh repair that may apply to incisional hernia. The mesh-related overall complication rate like seroma wound infections and hospital stay is less than Onlay mesh repair.

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