Inguinal hernia in the 21st century: an evidence-based review

RD Matthews, L Neumayer - Current problems in surgery, 2008 - experts.arizona.edu
The treatment of inguinal hernias has been undergoing metamorphosis over the last 30
years. The techniques for surgical repair have been shifting from tissue-and suture-based …

European Hernia Society guidelines on the treatment of inguinal hernia in adult patients

MP Simons, T Aufenacker, M Bay-Nielsen, JL Bouillot… - Hernia, 2009 - Springer
Abstract The European Hernia Society (EHS) is proud to present the EHS Guidelines for the
Treatment of Inguinal Hernia in Adult Patients. The Guidelines contain recommendations for …

A systematic review of randomised control trials assessing mesh fixation in open inguinal hernia repair

DL Sanders, S Waydia - Hernia, 2014 - Springer
Purpose The technique for fixation of mesh has been attributed to adverse patient and
surgical outcomes. Although this has been the subject of vigorous debate in laparoscopic …

Randomized clinical trial comparing self-gripping mesh with suture fixation of lightweight polypropylene mesh in open inguinal hernia repair

DL Sanders, S Nienhuijs, P Ziprin… - Journal of British …, 2014 - academic.oup.com
Background Postoperative pain is an important adverse event following inguinal hernia
repair. The aim of this trial was to compare postoperative pain within the first 3 months and 1 …

Prospective randomized trial comparing sutured with sutureless mesh fixation for Lichtenstein hernia repair: long-term results

C Kim-Fuchs, E Angst, S Vorburger, C Helbling… - Hernia, 2012 - Springer
Abstract Background Following Lichtenstein hernia repair, up to 25% of patients experience
prolonged postoperative and chronic pain as well as discomfort in the groin. One of the …

Open mesh techniques for inguinal hernia repair: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

G Zhao, P Gao, B Ma, J Tian, K Yang - Annals of surgery, 2009 - journals.lww.com
Objective: The aim of this report is to evaluate the efficacy of the 3 most common open mesh
techniques used in practice. Background: The open mesh technique of choice, inguinal …

Randomized comparison of self-fixating and sutured mesh in open inguinal hernia repair

G Pierides, T Scheinin, V Remes… - Journal of British …, 2012 - academic.oup.com
Background Chronic groin pain after mesh repair of inguinal hernia has been attributed to
the presence of sutures. Methods This randomized clinical trial compared inguinal hernia …

An in vitro study assessing the effect of mesh morphology and suture fixation on bacterial adherence

D Sanders, J Lambie, P Bond, R Moate, JA Steer - Hernia, 2013 - Springer
Purpose Prosthetic infections, although relatively uncommon in hernia surgery, are a source
of considerable morbidity and cost. The aims of this experimental study were to assess the …

Surgical progress in inguinal and ventral incisional hernia repair

SH Gray, MT Hawn, KMF Itani - Surgical Clinics of North America, 2008 - Elsevier
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A detailed analysis of outcome reporting from randomised controlled trials and meta-analyses of inguinal hernia repair

A Bhangu, P Singh, T Pinkney, JM Blazeby - Hernia, 2015 - Springer
Introduction Evidence is needed to justify whether investment in an internationally agreed
core outcome set for inguinal hernia surgery is needed. This study aimed to assess outcome …