The comparative study of efficacy and complications of inguinal hernia block vs spinal anaesthesia in inguinal hernia repair

Background: Postoperative pain is an adverse outcome that distresses the patient, prolongs the hospital stay. Aim: To compare the efficacy of Inguinal hernia block and spinal anaesthesia for inguinal hernia repair. Methodology: This is a randomized controlled study done in 60 patients scheduled for elective inguinal hernia repair with Group A ( n = 30 ) Inguinal hernia block and Group B ( n = 30 ) were given Spinal Anaesthesia. time of onset, duration of analgesia , hemodynamic parameters and associated complications were studied.