Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
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Abstract
Hernia repair is one of the most common surgical procedures conducted worldwide. The choice between open and laparoscopic methods remains contentious, with postoperative infections being a significant concern. This study aimed to compare the prevalence of postoperative infections in open versus laparoscopic hernia repairs. A cross‐sectional analysis was conducted on a sample size of 300 patients who underwent hernia repair surgery. Patients were divided into two groups those who had open hernia repair (n = 150) and those who had laparoscopic hernia repair (n = 150). Medical records were reviewed to identify cases of postoperative infections within 30 days after surgery. The prevalence of postoperative infections in the open hernia repair group was 26.7% (40/150), while in the laparoscopic hernia repair group it was 13.3% (20/150). The difference in infection rates between the two methods was statistically significant (p<0.05), with the laparoscopic group exhibiting a lower prevalence. The difference in infection rates between the two methods was statistically significant (p<0.05), with the laparoscopic group exhibiting a lower/higher prevalence. The findings from this cross‐sectional analysis suggest that laparoscopic hernia repair might be associated with a lower/higher prevalence of postoperative infections compared to open hernia repair. Further research is warranted to understand the underlying factors contributing to this difference and to make informed clinical decisions.
How to cite this article:
Chetan D. Dhandore, Babu P. Ubale, Mayur M. Mastud and Sanjay R. Gaikwad. The Prevalence of Postoperative Infections in Open Versus Laparoscopic Hernia Repairs: A Cross‐Sectional Analysis.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.10.35.38
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2023.10.35.38