The Role of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Lowering Wound Infection Rates Post-Open Repair of Primary Elective Groin Hernias in High-Risk Patients

Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteer to participate in the study. * Elderly patients aged over 60 years. * Patients with Diabetes. * Or obese patients with a BMI greater than 35. * Or immunocompromised patients. * Or American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification 2 or more, with a history of more than 10 years. Exclusion Criteria: * Non-cooperative patients for regular follow-up. * Therapeutic Indication for.