Background The purpose of the study was to provide a detailed description of postoperative
pain after elective day‐case open inguinal hernia repair under local anaesthesia. Methods …

Objective: To analyze the relative risk of reoperation for recurrence using 3 anesthetic
alternatives, general anesthesia (GA), regional (spinal-, epidural-) anesthesia (RA), and …

Background: Recent scientific data suggest that local infiltration anaesthesia for inguinal
hernia surgery may be preferable compared to general anaesthesia and regional …

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

Background. Local infiltration anaesthesia for inguinal hernia repair is cost-effective, but fear
of intra-operative pain may hinder its widespread use. It is unknown whether a combined …

To assess which method of surgery (including open and laparoscopic techniques) is the
safest and most effective for inguinal hernia repair. In addition, to determine whether: local …

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 …

The outpatient and local anesthesia approach to the repair of groin hernias has proved to be
safe, effective, and less expensive, and is favored by patients. This approach reduces the …

Background: Despite a high prevalence of persistent groin pain after hernia repair, the
specific nature of the pain and its clinical manifestation are poorly known. The aim of this …

Background Open inguinal hernia repair is associated with moderate postoperative pain, but
optimal analgesia remains controversial. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate …