Introduction Based on the new international guidelines for groin hernia management, there
is no one surgical technique that is suited to all patient characteristics and diagnostic …

Background–purpose Totally extraperitoneal (TEP) endoscopic hernioplasty and
Lichtenstein hernioplasty are the most commonly used approaches for inguinal hernia …

The use of meshes in inguinal hernia repair (IHR) has gained popularity but new
complications have been observed. Mesh-related visceral complications (MRVCs) are …

Background Chronic pain is reported after 10–35 per cent of inguinal hernia operations. The
aim was to compare quality of life (QoL) after total extraperitoneal (TEP) and Lichtenstein …

Background Currently, three different techniques are favored for repair of an inguinal
hernia:(1) The suture repair described by Shouldice.(2) An open mesh repair according to …

Background We aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta‐analysis of RHR's
efficiency and safety, in addition to comparison between open and laparoscopic techniques …

This case series aims to demonstrate that hernia surgery is safe and feasible using the
Versius® robotic system from CMR Surgical, and to describe the surgical techniques used. It …

Background Mesh is recommended for the repair of most hernias when prevention of
recurrence is the primary endpoint. However, mesh may be associated with increased …

Introduction: In hernia surgery, too, the influence of the surgeon on the outcome can be
demonstrated. Therefore the role of the learning curve, supervised procedures by surgeons …

Introduction Robotic inguinal hernia repair is growing in popularity among general surgeons
despite little high-quality evidence supporting short-or long-term advantages over traditional …