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 …

Introduction Worldwide, more than 20 million patients undergo groin hernia repair annually.
The many different approaches, treatment indications and a significant array of techniques …

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 …

Background Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) is a source of avoidable patient harm.
The aim of this review is to identify and quantify the role of patient-related risk factors in the …

Inguinal hernia is a very common problem. Surgical repair is the current approach, whereas
asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic hernias may be good candidate for watchful waiting …

Proper anesthesia and knowledge of the anatomical location of the iliohypogastric and
ilioinguinal nerves is important during hernia repair and other surgical procedures. Surgical …

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

Background: With established protocols lacking, the choice of anesthetic technique remains
arbitrary in inguinal hernia repair. Well-designed studies in this subject are important …

We agree with the authors' contention that if the diagnosis of malignancy is made on the
examination of the resected gallbladder or on histopathological examination and the …

Una correcta aplicación de la analgesia multimodal que resulte adecuada a la intensidad
del dolor, a las características de la cirugía y al régimen de hospitalización planteado …