Purpose Recurrence after laparoscopic inguinal herniorrhaphy is poorly understood.
Reports suggest that up to 13% of all inguinal herniorrhaphies worldwide, irrespective of the …

Groin hernias include indirect inguinal, direct inguinal, femoral, obturator, and supravesical
hernias. Here, we summarize historical turning points, anatomical recognition and surgical …

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 …

Background: Laparoscopic hernia repair excites controversy because its benefits are
debatable and critics claim it is attended by serious complications. The one group of patients …

The impact of the surgeon’s experience on the results of laparoscopic hernia repair Page 1
The impact of the surgeon’s experience on the results of laparoscopic hernia repair X. Feliu-Pala`,1 …

Background The aim of this meta-analysis was to compare the effectiveness and
complications of the laparoscopic procedure and open techniques in the treatment of …

Laparoscopic inguinal herniorrhaphy was first described by Ger, Schultz, Corbitt, and Filipi
in the early 1990s [1–4] and burst upon the surgical scene just after laparoscopic …

Groin hernias include indirect inguinal, direct inguinal, and femoral hernias. Obturator and
supravesical hernias appear very close to the groin. High-quality repairs are required for …

BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to examine the outcomes of comparisons
between laparoscopic and open mesh repairs in the setting of recurrent inguinal hernia …

Background: Recurrent inguinal hernia presents a significant clinical problem with high re‐
recurrence and complication rates, particularly when an anterior approach is used. This …