Effect of ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric nerve block with dexmedetomidine/ropivacaine on quality of life for elective open unilateral inguinal hernia repair in adults: a Mexican multicentric, randomized controlled trial study

Background: Hernia surgery is one of the most frequent procedures performed worldwide, with a prevalence postoperative groin pain above 30%. Quality life in hernia has been poorly studied. Objective was to determine effect on quality dexmedetomidine as local anesthetic adjuvant elective unilateral open inguinal repair. Methods: A multicenter, prospective, randomized, single-blind, cases and controls study carried out that included 46 male patients between 18 85 years scheduled undergo repair at north central PEMEX Hospital November 2021 2022. Sample divided two groups, Group for ilioinguinal iliohypogastric nerve block dexmedetomidine/ropivacaine B ropivacaine alone, SF-36 measured preoperative consult second measure 90 days after surgery, differences first were analyzed, statistical analysis software IBM® SPSS© statistics. Results: Significant difference pre-test/post-test shifts groups physical functioning (PF), role limitation due health (RLPH), emotional well-being (EW-B), change (HC) favor group A. Conclusions: The improves patients.