scholarly journals Comparative study of preservation versus elective division of ilioinguinal nerve on chronic groin pain after lichtenstein tension free inguinal hernia repair

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 1503
Author(s):  
Renuka Chaudhary ◽  
M. Salim ◽  
M. Rafik Rao
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Inguinal Hernia Repair ◽  
Groin Pain ◽  
Chronic Groin Pain ◽  
Ilioinguinal Nerve ◽  
Nerve Preservation ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Background: Post-hernioplasty chronic groin pain is one of the most important complications encountered after inguinal hernia repair. Routine ilioinguinal nerve excision has been proposed to avoid chronic post-hernioplasty neuralgia. The study aimed to evaluate the effect of routine ilioinguinal nerve excision compared to nerve preservation on chronic groin pain and other sensory symptoms in lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair.Methods: The study was conducted in the department of general surgery, at S.P. Medical College and PBM Hospital, Bikaner for duration of 15 months from august 2018 to November 2019. A total of 60 patients of uncomplicated inguinal hernia, who met the inclusion criteria, planned for lichtenstein hernioplasty were randomly divided into 2 groups with 30 cases with ilioinguinal nerve preservation (group A) and 30 cases with elective division of the nerve (group B). Follow up was done upto1 year and patients were inquired regarding pain, hypoesthesia and numbness and data was compared and analysed.Results: The incidence of post-operative neuralgia was 23.33% vs 6.67% (p=0.05) at 1 year in group A and group B respectively. The difference in pain was significant in both groups. The incidence of post-operative hypoesthesia was 10% vs 16.67% (p>0.05) at 1 year follow up in group A and group B respectively. The incidence of numbness was 11.11% vs 16.67% (p>0.05) at 1 year in group A and group B respectively. No statistically significant difference was found in both groups.Conclusions: The prophylactic exicision of ilioinguinal nerve during lichtenstein mesh repair decreases the incidence of chronic groin pain after surgery.

scholarly journals Prophylactic ilio-inguinal neurectomy following Lichtenstein tension free hernioplasty for inguinal hernia: a prospective study

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 2731
Author(s):  
Preetham Raj G. ◽  
Nagaraja A. L. ◽  
Surendran V. ◽  
Abhilash Sharma ◽  
Ibrahim Shariff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Groin Pain ◽  
Chronic Groin Pain ◽  
Ilioinguinal Nerve ◽  
Tension Free ◽  
Nerve Preservation ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
A Prospective Study

Background: The objective of the study was to evaluate effect of prophylactic ilio-inguinal neurectomy on incidence of chronic groin pain following the Lichtenstein tension free hernioplasty for inguinal hernia.Methods: This prospective study included male cases admitted with uncomplicated inguinal hernia. Patients were categorised into two groups: Group A: Ilioinguinal nerve preserved, Group B: Ilioinguinal nerve excision. Standard tension-free Lichtenstein mesh repair was adopted. Patients were followed up for assessment of chronic groin pain, hypoesthesia, and numbness at post-operative day (POD) 3, POD14, 1 month and 3 months. Visual analog scale (VAS) was used to assess severity of pain. Sensory assessment was done using standard Semmes-Weinstein monofilament test. Student t test was used and a 2-sided p<0.05 was considered significant.Results: A total of 60 patients with uncomplicated inguinal hernia underwent Lichenstein mesh Hernioplasty (mean age of patients in nerve preservation: 35.8±11.9 years and nerve excision group: 42.7±9.6 years). Postoperative pain significantly decreased in group B at POD 3 (65.5% vs. 89.7%, p=0.01) and 3 months (0% vs. 24.1%, p=0.003) when compared to group A. Prevalence of numbness reduced significantly in group A at 3 month (44.8% vs. 86.2%, p=0.001). Although post-operative hypo aesthesia was comparable between the groups at POD 3 (84.6% vs. 78.1%), it decreased significantly in group A at 3 months (27.6 % vs. 86.2%, p<0.001) when compared to group B.Conclusions: Prophylactic excision of ilio-inguinal nerve during Lichtenstein mesh hernia repair decreases the incidence of chronic groin pain after surgery, without additional morbidities.

scholarly journals Ilioinguinal Nerve Neurectomy is better than Preservation in Lichtenstein Hernia Repair: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto Cirocchi ◽  
Marco Sutera ◽  
Piergiorgio Fedeli ◽  
Gabriele Anania ◽  
Piero Covarelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Inguinal Hernia Repair ◽  
Groin Pain ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Group Versus ◽  
Chronic Groin Pain ◽  
Ilioinguinal Nerve ◽  
Nerve Preservation ◽  
Lichtenstein Hernia Repair

Abstract Objective This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of chronic groin pain (primary outcome) and alterations of sensitivity (secondary outcome) after Lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair, comparing neurectomy with ilioinguinal nerve preservation surgery. Summary background data The exact cause of chronic groin postoperative pain after mesh inguinal hernia repair is usually unclear. Section of the ilioinguinal nerve (neurectomy) may reduce postoperative chronic pain. Methods We followed PRISMA guidelines to identify randomized studies reporting comparative outcomes of neurectomy versus ilioinguinal nerve preservation surgery during Lichtenstein hernia repairs. Studies were identified by searching in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science from April 2020. The protocol for this systematic review and meta-analysis was submitted and accepted from PROSPERO: CRD420201610. Results In this systematic review and meta-analysis, 16 RCTs were included and 1550 patients were evaluated: 756 patients underwent neurectomy (neurectomy group) vs 794 patients underwent ilioinguinal nerve preservation surgery (nerve preservation group). All included studies analyzed Lichtenstein hernia repair. The majority of the new studies and data comes from a relatively narrow geographic region; other bias of this meta-analysis is the suitability of pooling data for many of these studies. A statistically significant percentage of patients with prosthetic inguinal hernia repair had reduced groin pain at 6 months after surgery at 8.94% (38/425) in the neurectomy group versus 25.11% (113/450) in the nerve preservation group [relative risk (RR) 0.39, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.28–0.54; Z = 5.60 (P < 0.00001)]. Neurectomy did not significantly increase the groin paresthesia 6 months after surgery at 8.5% (30/353) in the neurectomy group versus 4.5% (17/373) in the nerve preservation group [RR 1.62, 95% CI 0.94–2.80; Z = 1.74 (P = 0.08)]. At 12 months after surgery, there is no advantage of neurectomy over chronic groin pain; no significant differences were found in the 12-month postoperative groin pain rate at 9% (9/100) in the neurectomy group versus 17.85% (20/112) in the inguinal nerve preservation group [RR 0.50, 95% CI 0.24–1.05; Z = 1.83 (P = 0.07)]. One study (115 patients) reported data about paresthesia at 12 months after surgery (7.27%, 4/55 in neurectomy group vs. 5%, 3/60 in nerve preservation group) and results were not significantly different between the two groups [RR 1.45, 95% CI 0.34, 6.21;Z = 0.51 (P = 0.61)]. The subgroup analysis of the studies that identified the IIN showed a significant reduction of the 6th month evaluation of pain in both groups and confirmed the same trend in favor of neurectomy reported in the previous overall analysis: statistically significant reduction of pain 6 months after surgery at 3.79% (6/158) in the neurectomy group versus 14.6% (26/178) in the nerve preservation group [RR 0.28, 95% CI 0.13–0.63; Z = 3.10 (P = 0.002)]. Conclusion Ilioinguinal nerve identification in Lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair is the fundamental step to reduce or avoid postoperative pain. Prophylactic ilioinguinal nerve neurectomy seems to offer some advantages concerning pain in the first 6th month postoperative period, although it might be possible that the small number of cases contributed to the insignificancy regarding paresthesia and hypoesthesia. Nowadays, prudent surgeons should discuss with patients and their families the uncertain benefits and the potential risks of neurectomy before performing the hernioplasty.

scholarly journals A clinical study of the incidence and disability caused by mesh neuralgia after inguinal mesh hernioplasty and the effects of prophylactic ilioinguinal neurectomy and its role in preventing chronic groin pain after inguinal hernioplasty

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 1083
Author(s):  
Samrat Sunkar ◽  
Dick B. S. Brashier ◽  
Kiran Bhagwat ◽  
Vipin Sharma ◽  
Piyush Angrish
Keyword(s):  
Groin Pain ◽  
Sensory Loss ◽  
Chronic Groin Pain ◽  
Inguinal Hernioplasty ◽  
Nerve Preservation ◽  
Pain Disability ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Mesh Hernioplasty

Background: Residual neuralgia, called as Inguinodynia, is an important complication unique to groin hernia repair. The reported incidence ranges between 9-63%. The symptoms are potentially disabling. Symptoms are often more pronounced on axial twisting of body. Methods for prevention include identification and preservation of all nerves, Ilioinguinal Neurectomy and triple Neurectomy during surgery.Methods: One hundred patients underwent elective unilateral Lichtenstein’s tension free hernioplasty. 50 patients were subjected to elective ilioinguinal neurectomy. The remaining underwent standard Liechtenstein’s mesh hernioplasty, without ilioinguinal neurectomy. Randomization was achieved by allocating alternate patients to each group - prophylactic neurectomy, or nerve preservation. All patients, during each review were asked to fill out a Pain Disability Questionnaire to assess sensory loss and pain disability objectively.Results: At completion of 6 monthly follow up pain at rest (none in group ‘A’ compared with 3 in group ‘B’), after coughing 5 times (none in group ‘A’ compared with 7 in group ‘B’), after climbing 4 flights of stairs(3 in group ‘A’ compared with 16 in group ‘B’) and after cycling for 20 minutes (11 in group ‘A’ compared with 22 in group ‘B’) were all significantly lesser in the neurectomy group as compared with the non neurectomy group. More importantly, exertional chronic pain incidence at 6 months was significantly less in group ‘A’.Conclusions: It was concluded that pain after inguinal mesh hernioplasty is a cause of morbidity, pain was complained of by a significantly larger number of non-neurectomised patients at 6 months of follow-up, prophylactic ilioinguinal neurectomy is associated with reduced exertional chronic groin pain, disability caused by pain after inguinal hernioplasty, is significantly reduced by ilioinguinal neurectomy and an extremely significant reduction in the requirement of medication is brought about by neurectomy compared with controls. 

scholarly journals INGUINAL HERNIA REPAIR;

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (06) ◽  
pp. 1144-1146
Author(s):  
Iftikhar Ahmed Bhatti
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Inguinal Hernia Repair ◽  
Prosthetic Mesh ◽  
Indirect Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Male Female Ratio ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Objective: To compare the results of Inguinal Hernia repair using commonly employed methods of Bassini’s and Mesh repair. Methodology: This study included 90 cases of hernia repair ranging over a period of 18 months from October 2008 to Mar 2010 at Social Security Hospital Lahore. All the cases were done by the consultants and senior surgeons. The methods of repair included Bassini’s and Hernioplasty with Prosthetic mesh. Results: Out of 90 patients, 88 were males (97.78%) and 02 were females (2.22%). Male – female ratio 45 : 1. The peak incidence was found in 3rd and 4th decades of life. 56(62.22%) had Rt.sided Inguinal hernia, 29 (32.22%) had Lt. sided and 5(5.56%) had bilateral Inguinal hernia. 72 patients (80%) had Indirect Inguinal hernia, 17 (18.89%) had direct inguinal hernia while 1(1.11%) had both types. All the cases were done under Spinal anaesthesia. The Bassini’s repair was performed in 50% cases, using non-absorble no. 1 Prolene interrupted suturing (Group- A). In the Group – B, 50% cases underwent Hernioplasty with prosthetic prolene mesh 6x11 cms. Post-operative follow up was done for a period of 01 year. In the group- A, 3 (6.67%) patients had recurrence and 3 (6.67%) had infection of the wound. In group – B, 01 patient (2.22%) got infected and none of the cases did not get recurrence over a period of 01 year. Conclusions: Hernioplasty with prosthetic mesh is a better treatment modality for inguinal hernia repair to get a low recurrence rate.

scholarly journals A comparative study of mesh fixation with polypropylene sutures (prolene) versus polyglactin sutures (vicryl) sutures in assessing inguinodynia in open inguinal hernia repair

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 904
Author(s):  
Ramesh S. Koujalagi ◽  
Vinod Karagi ◽  
Abhijit S. Gogate ◽  
Nikhil M.
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Groin Pain ◽  
Mesh Fixation ◽  
Chronic Groin Pain ◽  
Post Operative Pain ◽  
Severity Scores ◽  
Group A ◽  
Polypropylene Sutures

Background: Inguinal hernia, the most frequently occurring type of hernia globally, Chronic groin pain could be related to nerve mangling while operating. Mesh repair can lead to an inflammatory reaction over a period of time, though it still needs ground work to find out exact cause of pain. So this study aims to compare the effectiveness of polyglactin versus prolene sutures in reducing the post-operative pain in inguinal hernia repair.Methods: A one year hospital prospective study in KLE hospital. A total of 60 adult patients were divided into two groups of 30 each. Mesh fixation with polyglactin sutures was group A (30) and mesh fixation with polypropylene sutures was group B (30) and then post-operative pain, was assessed. Follow-up was for 3 months. Collected data was analyzed using chi–square tests, Mann-Whitney U tests.Results: Our analysis showed that the incidence of postoperative groin pain with mean severity scores of 1.37±0.49 versus 1.43±0.50; 1.40±0.50 versus 1.57±0.73; 1.03±0.61 versus 1.50±0.057; 0.77±0.63 versus 1.30±0.79; at post-operative day 1, 3 in both groups were similar and statistically not significant whereas the 1 week and 3 months follow up in group A and B respectively, were significant (p<0.05).Conclusions: The post-op chronic groin pain is significantly low, hence routine usage of polyglactin sutures to fix a mesh is a safe and effective alternative to polypropylene sutures in Lichtenstein hernia repair.

scholarly journals Prophylactic ilioinguinal neurectomy: Can it prevent chronic groin pain after Lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair?

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arbin Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Mesh Repair ◽  
Groin Pain ◽  
Chronic Groin Pain ◽  
Ilioinguinal Nerve ◽  
Nerve Preservation ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Open Mesh Repair

Background: Contrary to the previous belief, division of the ilioinguinal nerve prophylactically during mesh repair has been practiced to reduce the incidence and intensity of persistent postoperative pain after hernia repair. Objectives: To evaluate whether prophylactic ilioinguinal neurectomy prevents chronic groin pain after primary Lichtenstein hernia repair.Methods: Patients undergoing elective open mesh repair of inguinal hernia were randomized in two groups; nerve excision and nerve preservation group by opaque envelope method. Fifty cases were included in each group. A telephone interview was conducted after three months of the surgery. Pain scoring was done with Numeric Pain Intensity Scale and its effect in daily activities was measured with Patient Disability Index.Results: Forty-four patients in excision group and 45 in preservation group satisfied the inclusion criteria. Nine (20%) in the previous group and 16 (34.78%) in the latter group had chronic pain (p=0.113). Mean severity score in patients who had pain was significantly high in preservation group (2.22 versus 3.31, p=0.039). The incidence of scrotal numbness was higher in excision group (20% versus 13.3%, p=0.370).Conclusion: Though insignificant reduction in incidence of chronic groin pain was observed after division of ilioinguinal nerve, significant reduction in the intensity of the chronic pain especially during activities related to home and during self care has been shown.Journal of Kathmandu Medical College, Vol. 4, No. 2, Issue 12, Apr.-Jun., 2015, Page: 39-44

scholarly journals INGUINAL HERNIOPLASTY

2009 ◽  
Vol 16 (04) ◽  
pp. 475-480
Author(s):  
MUHAMMAD SUHAIL AMER ◽  
MUHAMMAD ASHRAF
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Inguinal Hernia Repair ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Clinical Problem ◽  
Preoperative Pain ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Group B

Introduction: Chronic pain following inguinal hernia repair is becoming a significant clinical problem, involving increased numberof patients and surgeons. Much controversy exists regarding treatment. Elective division of the nerves has been proposed to reduce the riskof chronic post operative pain. O b j e c t i v e s : To evaluate the effectiveness of elective neurectomy during open hernia mesh repair, in reducingpostoperativ pain. Materials a n d m e t h o d s : Settings: All patients admitted in SUN department of surgery, Allied Hospital Faisalabad wereincluded in study. Study was started after the approval of synopsis on with inguinal hernia 2n d Feb, 2007 to Aug, 2007.100 patients of inguinalhernias were divided into 2 groups, 50 in each group i.e. group A & group B. The last patient was registered in the first week of July,convenience nonprobability sampling was used for location of patients in two groups. Results: On day one the pain was assessed in the twogroups i.e. Group A and group B (convenience non probability sampling technique used for patient grouping).It was found to be absent in 24/50(48 %) and 18/50 (36 %), mild in 10/50 (20 %) and 12/50 (24 %), it was moderate in10/50 (20 %) and 10/50 (20 %) and was severe in 6/50(12%) and 10/50 (20%) in the two groups respectively. One week after operation, in groups A and B, respectively, pain assessed with the useof the 4-point verbal scale was absent in 45 patients (90%) and 37 patients (74%), mild in 3/50 (6%) and 4/50 (8%), moderate in 2/50 (4%) and6/50 (12%), and severe in none and 3/50 (6%). Postoperative pain was not correlated with the presence of preoperative pain, and no correlationwas evidenced in the 2 subgroups. One month after operation, follow-up visits were performed in group A patients and group B patients. Inparticular, pain was absent in 46/50 (92%) patients in group A and 41/50 (82%) patients in group B. It was mild in 2 (6%) and 6/50 (12 %),moderate in 2/50 (4%) and 2/50 (4 %) none of the patients with elective neurectomy had pain at follow up of one month and 1 (2 %)one patientwithout elective neurectomy had pain. The numbness was assessed by checking sense of touch around the operated area. The difference foundbetween the 2 groups with respect to the presence of numbness was 15/50 (30 %) and 7/50 (14%) in the two groups i.e. group A and groupB respectively at day 1 and 12/50 (24%) and 7/50 (14%) at follow up of one week and it was 5/50 (10%) and 2/50(4%) at one month in the twogroups. C o n c l u s i o n s : When performing lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair, routine ilioinguinal, iliohypogastric and genital branch ofgenitofemoral nerves neurectomy is a reasonable option.

scholarly journals Prophylactic ilioinguinal neurectomy in open inguinal hernia repair: a randomized control trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 904
Author(s):  
Hareesh Belagali ◽  
Darshan A. Manjunath ◽  
Ravindra Devani ◽  
Veerabhadra Radhakrishna
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Inguinal Hernia Repair ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Ilioinguinal Nerve ◽  
Tertiary Center ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Inguinal Neuralgia

Background: Inguinal neuralgia is one of the important complications of hernia repair which occurs due to entrapment, neuroma or fibrotic reactions involving the ilioinguinal nerve. Hence the excision of ilioinguinal nerve should theoretically eliminate the possibility of inguinal neuralgia. But routine ilioinguinal neurectomy is still controversial and is not widely accepted. Hence a study was conducted to evaluate the effect of prophylactic ilioinguinal neurectomy in open inguinal hernia repair.Methods: A prospective study was conducted in the General Surgery Department in a tertiary center for a period of 20 months, from December 2011 to July 2013. The patients were randomly allocated to either group A or group B by block randomized technique. Group ‘A’ patients underwent neurectomy of ilioinguinal nerve whereas the ilioinguinal nerve in group ‘B’ patients was safeguarded.Results: A total of 60 patients were studied with 30 patients each in group A and group B. During vigorous activities, more group B patients had pain compared to group A patients at 4-month [15 (50%) vs. five (17%); p=0.006; Chi-square test] and 8-month follow-up [15 (50%) vs. five (17%); p=0.006; Chi-square test].Conclusions: Inguinal neuralgia is a significant and debilitating complication following hernia repair. The prophylactic neurectomy can be an appropriate solution in the prevention of chronic groin pain following inguinal hernia repair and can be considered as an ideal inclusion into the standard hernia repair procedures.

scholarly journals Desarda’s versus Lichtenstein technique of inguinal hernia repair: a comparative study

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 3719
Author(s):  
Mohammad Sadik Akhtar ◽  
Suraj Kant Mani ◽  
Yasir Alvi ◽  
Parveg Alam ◽  
Syed Amzad Ali Rizvi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Inguinal Hernia Repair ◽  
Groin Pain ◽  
Foreign Body Sensation ◽  
Chronic Groin Pain ◽  
Body Sensation

Background: Inguinal hernias rank among the commonest of all hernias and surgery is the only definitive treatment. We analyzed the outcomes of desarda tissue based repair in comparison with the standard Lichtenstein tension free mesh repair of primary inguinal hernia.Methods: A total of 164 patients were randomly allocated into two groups, Desarda (group D) or Lichtenstein (group L) (80 VS 84, respectively). The primary outcome measures were chronic groin pain and recurrence during the follow up period. Secondary outcome measures included operating time, post-operative pain scores, duration of post-operative hospital stay, time to return to basic physical activity and to work, foreign body sensation, and post-operative complications.Results: During two year follow up, no recurrence was detected in each group. Operative time was significantly less in the Desarda group (28.91±5.82 min as compared to 34.07±8.63 min in the Lichtenstein group). Postoperative day 1, day 3 and day 7 groin pain was more in the Desarda as compared to the Lichtenstein group. Basic physical activity, chronic groin pain, cost, seroma formation, foreign body sensation, were also significantly less in the Desarda group.Conclusions: The successful primary inguinal hernia repair without mesh implantation can be achieved using Desarda tissue based repair, as it is effective as the standard Lichtenstein tension free mesh repair. Shorter operative time, early return to basic physical activity, lower cost, less chronic groin pain, less foreign body sensation are potential benefits of Desarda repair and can be preferred for inguinal hernia repair.

scholarly journals Ilio inguinal neurectomy in inguinal hernia

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. 2977
Author(s):  
T. Mohanapriya ◽  
T. R. Karthikeyan ◽  
K. Balaji Singh ◽  
T. Arulappan
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Chronic Groin Pain ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Ilioinguinal Nerve ◽  
Nerve Preservation ◽  
Significant Complication ◽  
Lichtenstein Hernia Repair ◽  
Surgery Department

Background: Inguinal hernia is one of the most common surgery done in any hospital. Chronic inguinal pain is one of the common problem these patients complain of. This study aims at evaluating the long-term outcomes of neuralgia and paraesthesia following routine ilioinguinal nerve division, compared to nerve preservation when performing Lichtenstein’s inguinal hernia repair.Methods: The present study is a randomized controlled trial of 60 cases of inguinal hernias admitted in General Surgery Department in our hospital. The patients were randomly chosen into Lichtenstein hernia repair with ilioinguinal neurectomy or Lichtenstein hernia repair with nerve preservation. After surgery, all patients were monitored carefully for pain and paraesthesia. Pain was assessed using visual analogue scale. Paraesthesia was assessed by the monofilament test and evaluated after comparison with the opposite side.Results: In the present study, the incidence of pain as well as the severity of pain is far higher in the nerve preservation study group as opposed to the neurectomy study group. Hypaesthesia is not a significant complication following ilioinguinal neurectomy and does not significantly add to the morbidity of the patient.Conclusions: Prophylactic neurectomy can be an appropriate solution in the prevention of chronic groin pain following Lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair and can be considered as an ideal inclusion into the standard hernia repair procedures. Hypoesthesia is not a significant complication following ilioinguinal neurectomy and does not significantly add to the morbidity of the patient.

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