Abstract Between 1986 and 1992, 265 men of mean age 51 (range 16–75) years with a
primary inguinal hernia were randomized to undergo surgery by staff surgeon or surgical …

A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 142 adult male and female patients for
primary inguinal hernias by the Shouldice or the Bassini-Kirschner surgical technique …

The authors conducted a prospective randomized trial to compare the Shouldice and the
Bassini-Kirschner technique between April, 1994 and December, 1995. During this period …

THERE is still considerable variability in the method of repair selected by surgeons for
inguinal hernias in men. The whole-thickness skin-graft method popularized by Mair (1946) …

The lowest recurrence rates after inguinal hernia repair have been achieved by specialized
hernia clinics. The Shouldice repair achieves success through application of a meticulous …

BACKGROUND: Hernia repair is the second most frequently performed operation in France
and in the United States, the prevalence being 36 for every 1000 males. Lowering the …

Abstract In the Netherlands, approximatey 30,000 inguinal hernia repairs are performed
yearly. At least 15% are for recurrence. New procedures are being introduced creating …

Background: Shouldice repair for primary inguinal hernia is reported to have better results
than classic Bassini-type repairs. The indirect inguinal hernia with a firm posterior wall is …

Background: The aim of the present randomized trial was to compare the Shouldice
procedure and the Lichtenstein hernia repair with respect to recurrence rate, technical …

Controversy exists on the merits of the various approaches to inguinal repair. Evolution of
the classic open repair has culminated in the Shouldice repair. Challenges from newcomers …