Purpose Previous studies have shown a correlation between surgeons with high annual
volume and better outcomes after various surgical procedures. However, the preexisting …

Purpose Hernia repair is a common procedure; however, an overview is lacking regarding
the impact of annual surgeon volume and total surgical experience on the outcome of hernia …

Objectives To examine the relationship between operating time and reoperation for
recurrence and other complications in groin hernia repairs. Design Observational population …

Introduction Despite being one of the most commonly performed operations in the US, there
is a paucity of data on practice patterns and resultant long-term outcomes of groin hernia …

Objective To determine whether the association between volume and outcome found in
major surgery also holds true for a minor operation. Design Review of outcomes after hernia …

Objective To compare laparoscopic with open hernia repair in a randomized clinical trial at a
median follow-up of 5 years. Summary Background Data Follow-up of patients in clinical …

Background Laparoscopic groin hernia repair has become increasingly popular. In
Denmark, all groin hernia repairs are registered in the Danish Hernia Database. However …

We respond to the comments in order. Although we agree that an overall reoperation rate for
recurrence of 1.7% could be perceived as a low number, small differences in this outcome …

Importance Surgical training involves letting residents operate under supervision. Since
hernia repair is a common procedure worldwide, it is a frequent part of the surgical …

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inguinal herniorrhaphy: surgeon volume matters. Surgery 2015; 158: 736-46. 2. Nordin P …