Evaluating the Impact of Ilioinguinal Neurectomy on Postoperative Outcomes in Lichtenstein Hernia Repair: A Prospective Comparative Study
Background. Chronic postoperative inguinal pain (CPIP) remains one of the most disabling complications following Lichtenstein hernioplasty and can adversely affect functional recovery and quality of life. Ilioinguinal neurectomy has been proposed as a method to reduce CPIP, but concerns regarding long-term sensory d...