The lowest recurrence rates after inguinal hernia repair have been achieved by specialized
hernia clinics. The Shouldice repair achieves success through application of a meticulous …

Abstract Background The Shouldice technique is the 'gold standard'of open non-mesh
hernia repair. The aim of this study was to compare 5-year recurrence rates after Shouldice …

A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 142 adult male and female patients for
primary inguinal hernias by the Shouldice or the Bassini-Kirschner surgical technique …

Controversy exists on the merits of the various approaches to inguinal repair. Evolution of
the classic open repair has culminated in the Shouldice repair. Challenges from newcomers …

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: The aim of the present randomized trial was to compare the Shouldice
procedure and the Lichtenstein hernia repair with respect to recurrence rate, technical …

Background: At present only short‐term follow‐up data are available to compare endoscopic
and conventional hernia surgery. This paper presents data from a randomized study 6 years …

Abstract Between 1986 and 1992, 265 men of mean age 51 (range 16–75) years with a
primary inguinal hernia were randomized to undergo surgery by staff surgeon or surgical …

The aim of this study was to analyze and evaluate the long-term recurrence rate and risk
factors for inguinal hernia recurrence in patients treated by the Shouldice suture repair. A …

Abstract Between mid 1970 and mid 1982, 696 patients underwent 718 operations for
primary inguinal hernias by the Shouldice surgical technique. Follow‐up to 31 December …