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 …

Since I last wrote for Surgical Clinics of North America about anesthesia for hernia surgery
there have been significant changes in the technique of hernia repair, and the setting in …

BACKGROUND: Hernia characteristics and patient factors associated with acute compared
with elective groin hernia surgery are unknown. STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective study of …

Guidelines are meant to evaluate the options available in the current circumstances and
suggest the proper solutions for particular problems. The duty of a guideline is to present a …

Introduction Using registry analyses, a large number of influencing factors on the
perioperative outcome of groin hernia repair has been identified. The interactions between …

Irving Lichtenstein pioneered tension-free hernioplasty and radically changed the patient's
experience by introducing the concepts of early ambulation, short hospital stay, and local …

The choice between a laparoscopic versus an open mesh repair for a groin hernia has been
debated for years and the current evidence-based guidelines from the European Hernia …

Background Laparoscopic groin hernia repair has become increasingly popular. In
Denmark, all groin hernia repairs are registered in the Danish Hernia Database. However …

Background: Swedish healthcare is in a period of transition with an expanding private
sector. This study compares quality of outcome after groin hernia repair performed in a …

Purpose Hernia repairs are a common surgical procedure, and are associated with a
significant cost. Despite the acceptance of the advantages of early elective hernia repairs …