Background The robotic approach to an inguinal hernia has not been compared head to
head with the open and laparoscopic techniques in randomized controlled trials …

Background: Despite the fact that repair of an inguinal hernia is one of the most common
operations performed in general surgery, we have very little information on the natural …

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 …

Background Inguinal hernias can be repaired by laparoscopic techniques, which have had
better results than open surgery in several small studies. Methods We performed a …

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of severe complications
of adult inguinal hernia surgery from 2003 to 2007 using data from the Finnish National …

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The main risk factors for inguinal hernia are male sex and
increasing age. Complications of inguinal hernia include strangulation, intestinal …

Background: The procedure of choice for inguinal hernia repair has remained controversial
for decades. The laparoscopic approach has now been utilized for more than 10 years, and …

Background: Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR), using a transabdominal
preperitoneal (TAPP) or totally extraperitoneal (TEP) technique, is an alternative to …

Background Repair of inguinal hernias in men is a common surgical procedure, but the most
effective surgical technique is unknown. Methods We randomly assigned men with inguinal …

Background. Clinical pathways have been advocated as a means to improve and
standardize patient care while reducing costs through improved efficiency. This study …