The Tension-Free Repairs without Mesh: Desarda and Modified Bassini Techniques

Hernia repair has three principal objectives: suppress the hernia, prevent recidivism, and reduce postoperative pain. Many techniques have been developed especially the tension-free repair. The Lichtenstein technique is the gold standard, using a mesh. However, sub-Saharan population is known to be...

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Main Author: Ritz, Frederica Jessie Tchoungui
Format: Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: IntechOpen 2020
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Online Access:https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/68847
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Summary:Hernia repair has three principal objectives: suppress the hernia, prevent recidivism, and reduce postoperative pain. Many techniques have been developed especially the tension-free repair. The Lichtenstein technique is the gold standard, using a mesh. However, sub-Saharan population is known to be hard laborers leading to the high-risk factor of acquiring hernia by a parietal defect. Most of them need a heterologous hernioplasty but have limited resources. The challenge in these countries is respecting the principal objectives of a hernia repair with inexpensive prosthetic material or without it. During these previous years, two principal techniques have been developed and used with satisfied results: Desarda and Modified Bassini techniques.
ISBN:978-1-83880-147-2
DOI:10.5772/intechopen.88955