Background. Several factors influence the risk of recurrence after inguinal hernia surgery;
however, a systematic review and meta-analysis of patient-related risk factors for recurrence …

3. Burcharth J, Andresen K, Pommergaard HC, Bisgaard T, Rosenberg J. Direct inguinal
hernias and anterior surgical approach are risk factors for female inguinal hernia …

Purpose The hypothesis of this meta-analysis was to assess whether laparoscopic approach
shows real benefits over Lichtenstein technique in recurrent inguinal hernia repair. Methods …

OBJECTIVE: This study measured the 10-year risk of reoperation for surgically treated pelvic
organ prolapse and urinary incontinence (POPUI) in a community population. STUDY …

Objectives: We analyze, on a nationwide basis, the risk of re-reoperation with reference to
previous inguinal hernia repair technique. Summary Background Data: Operation for a …

The aim of this study was to analyze and evaluate the long-term recurrence rate and risk
factors for inguinal hernia recurrence in patients treated by the Shouldice suture repair. A …

Objectives: To evaluate recurrence rate and chronic groin pain three years after hernia
repair and to validate a postal questionnaire with selective physical examination as a …

Background: Laparoscopic hernia repair has been proved superior to open repairs in terms
of short-term results, but long-term results of laparoscopic and open mesh repairs have been …

Background Detailed knowledge on risk of reoperation after direct and indirect inguinal
hernia (IIH) repair could be useful in preoperative counseling as well as in the planning of …

Inguinal hernia repair is performed in more than 600,000 cases every year in the United
States. However, the true prevalence may be even higher. Many groin hernias are not …