Abstract Purpose In 2009, the European Hernia Society published the EHS Guidelines for
the Treatment of Inguinal Hernia in Adult Patients. The Guidelines contain recommendations …

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

This paper presents a review of the use of cyanoacrylate adhesives (CA) in general surgery
and digestive surgery, studies the mechanisms of action and interactions of CAs in adherent …

Introduction In adult patients, most inguinal hernias are treated by implanting a prosthetic
mesh. To prevent mesh dislocation and thus recurrence, different types of fixation have been …

Background Chronic pain following mesh‐based inguinal hernia repair is frequently
reported, and has a significant impact on quality of life. Whether mesh fixation with glue can …

Background Chronic pain remains a frequent complication after Lichtenstein inguinal hernia
repair. As a consequence, mesh fixation using glue instead of sutures has become popular …

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 …

Background Glue fixation of mesh has been explored for some time as a strategy for
reducing postoperative chronic groin pain. Previous studies have come to different …

Background Chronic pain may be a long-term problem related to mesh fixation and
operative trauma after Lichtenstein hernioplasty. The aim of this study was to compare the …

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 …