Long Term Evaluation of Paraumbilical Hernioplasty by Onlay Technique

Objective: To evaluate long term results of paraumbilical hernioplasty by onlay technique. Material & Methods: This prospective study was started in Jan 2017 and completed Oct 2021. A total number 196 patients having hernia were included the convenient sampling. Patients with recurrent, strangulated obstructed as well ulcerated skin over excluded from study. All operated under general anesthesia muscle relaxants. non-absorbable standard prolene mesh (15x15 cm or 30x30 cm) used fixed 3-0 suture. Redivac drain for minimum three days. After discharge, all cases advised to visit outpatient department after one week, month, months, six year two years. Maximum follow-up years assess complication including recurrence. Demographic data along diagnosis, complication, collected analyzed Excel 2019. Results: Total hernia. From which 53 male 143 female. Minimum age 18 old oldest patient 78 old. Average 40.19± 10 years, median 38 Seroma seen 04 patients. Superficial wound infection observed 02 no deep-seated reported our During months follow-up, numbness noted 03 had pain at operation site during manual work. recurrence female patients, who failed control their weight. Conclusion: Paraumbilical is very common presentation In order prevent like, incarceration, strangulation obstruction, early repair recommended cases. Onlay safest techniques relatively easy procedure, has a short learning curve promising results. It low rate. Keywords: Mesh hernioplasty, Hernia, PUH.