BACKGROUND: A hernia service within a general hospital was prospectively evaluated to
establish whether evidence-based protocols could deliver results comparable to those …

Objective: To describe the characteristics of patients undergoing multiple groin hernia
repairs and to identify strategies that prevent further recurrence. Summary Background Data …

Persistent pain after hernia repair is common, although it is usually mild. In 3% of patients it
is severe, however, and has significant effects on work and social activities. The purpose of …

Chronic pain and physical disability are well-known problems after primary groin hernia
surgery, but the outcome after recurrent hernia surgery is much less known. Purpose To …

Objective To compare patient outcome following repair of a primary groin hernia under local
(LA) or general anesthesia (GA) in a randomized clinical trial. Summary Background Data …

Background: Chronic pain is the most serious long‐term complication that can occur after
repair of a groin hernia. The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of patients who …

Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most common procedures in general surgery. All
anesthetic methods can be used in inguinal hernia repairs. Local anesthesia for groin hernia …

Objective: Analysis of reoperation and recurrence rates three years after repair of groin
hernias. Design: Prospective audit by questionnaire and selective follow‐up. Setting: Eight …

INTRODUCTION This paper outlines the development and feasibility of a dedicated
ambulatory primary care hernia service and examines the outcomes achieved during the …