Objective: Whilst local anaesthesia (LA) has been preferred to general anaesthesia in
specialist centres, this practice has not been reflected in general hospitals, where most …

The purpose of this systematic review is to provide an “up-to-date” evidence-based
guideline and clarify the possible benefits as well as drawbacks of local anesthesia (LA) and …

Background There is variation in the anesthetic technique for open inguinal hernia repair
(OIHR) worldwide. Factors determining the anesthetic technique remains equivocal. We …

Background Inguinal hernias are a significant cause of morbidity. The purpose of this
systematic review and meta-analysis is to determine the totality of evidence regarding the …

Purpose In 2003, randomized trials demonstrated potentially improved outcomes when local
instead of general anesthesia is used for inguinal hernia repair. Our study aimed to evaluate …

Background: Local anaesthesia has been identified as the most favourable anaesthesia for
elective inguinal hernia repair with respect to complication rate, cost effectiveness and …

Purpose Local anesthesia for open inguinal hernia repair is recommended by guidelines but
is rarely used in clinical practice in several countries. This study aimed to explore physician's …

Background Inguinal hernia repair is a common operation in general surgery and can be
performed under local, regional or general anaesthesia. This multicentre randomized trial …

Inguinal hernia repair is a common worldwide surgical procedure usually done in the
outpatient setting. The purpose of this systematic review is to make an evidence-based meta …

Background Today, local anesthesia is used in specialized hernia clinics in most cases. The
technique for establishing local anesthesia for inguinal surgery may differ among surgeons …