Background: Controversy exists over the relative advantages of open mesh repair compared
with open stitching methods and the laparoscopic approach. Study Design: Two thousand …

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 …

The technical problems, early complications and short-term results of a tension-free method
of 1098 inguinal hernia repairs in 1017 patients have been assessed. The operation was …

Background: In 1975, researchers introduced the use of a large unsutured polyester mesh
prosthesis placed in the preperitoneal space for inguinal hernia repair. Different stapling …

Abstract Introduction: There are about 700.000 open mesh repairs done as day surgery
procedure in the United States each year; in Germany in 2003 only about 6% of inguinal …

INTRODUCTION Specialist hernia centres and public hospitals with a dedicated hernia
service (Plymouth Hernia Service) have achieved remarkable results for inguinal hernia …

Background: Retrospective analyses have shown that long-term recurrence rates after
Lichtenstein mesh and Shouldice herniorrhaphies are low. Therefore differences in short …

The treatment of inguinal hernias has been undergoing metamorphosis over the last 30
years. The techniques for surgical repair have been shifting from tissue-and suture-based …

Introduction Selection of an optimal surgical technique for inguinal hernia repair, allowing
safe performance and rapid recovery without long-term complaints, may contribute …

Objective The authors confirm the advantages of simultaneous repair of bilateral inguinal
hernias, indicate that it is feasible to perform the procedure under local anesthesia, and …