All of the following statements are true about repair of groin hernias except:

A. Lichtenstein tension free repair has a low recurrence rate

B. TEP repair is an extraperitoneal approach to laparoscopic repair of groin hernia

C. In Shouldice repair, non-absorbable mesh is used

D. The surgery can be done under local anesthesia in selected cases

Correct Answer: In Shouldice repair, non-absorbable mesh is used

Description: Ans. (c) In shouldice repair, non absorbable mesh is usedRef: Sabiston 19/e p1120-1126* Lichtenstein uses Tension free prolene mesh (procedure of choice for Inguinal hernia)* TEP repair - Total Extra Peritoneal repair* Shouldice- Anatomical repair- Double breasting of Fascia transversalis done* Hernia Surgeries are done by Local Anesthesia Infiltration

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