Inguinal hernia repair: a comparison of strengthening the posterior inguinal wall with aponeuroplasty <i>versus</i> the Lichtenstein technique (mesh repair). A randomized controlled trial in a low-resource setting

Strengthening the posterior inguinal wall via aponeuroplasty offers superior outcomes compared to prosthetic mesh repair, particularly regarding postoperative pain and operative time. These findings advocate for the consideration of aponeuroplasty as an effective surgical alternative for inguinal hernia repair in low-resource settings. Future studies are warranted to validate these conclusions across diverse and larger populations.