Early experience of lightweight mesh using lichtenstein technique in inguinal hernioplasty

Objective: to share our experience of mesh hernioplsty with lightweight mesh using lichenstein technique. study design: it is a descriptive study. place & duration of study: we conducted this study at akhtar saeed trust teaching hospital and farooq hospital,attached with akhtar saeed medical and dental college,lahore for the period of 1 year from september 2011 to september 2012. methods: the study included all patients suffering from inguinal hernia in which lightweight mesh used. results: total 50 patients suffering from inguinal hernia were included in this study. only 10% patients had mild discomfort post operatively. none of the patient had recurrence and infection in six month follow up period. conclusion: this study shows lightweight mesh is a safe and alternative option for inguinal hernioplasty.