Hernia is a common problem of the modern world with its incidence more in developing
countries. Inguinal hernia is the most common groin hernia repaired worldwide. With …

Importance Frailty is a measure of decreased physiological reserve that is associated with
morbidity and mortality in major elective and emergency general surgery operations …

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 …

Background Urinary retention and mortality after open repair of inguinal hernia may depend
on the type of anaesthesia. The aim of this study was to investigate possible differences in …

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of iliohypogastric/ilioinguinal
nerve blocks performed with the ultrasound guided and the anatomical landmark techniques …

Background: Elective inguinal hernia repair as a day case is a safe and suitable procedure,
with well-recognized feasibility. The increasing number of elderly patients requiring inguinal …

Methods: Two hundred patients undergoing elective primary unilateral open inguinal hernia
repair with a mesh were included in to this trial. Ultrasound-guided dual TAP (D-TAP Group) …

The aim of the study was to determine risk factors for morbidity and mortality in patients older
than 80 years, compared to younger patients, who undergo emergency strangulated groin …

Purpose This retrospective chart review was designed to compare outcomes for open and
laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernias in the population over the age of 80. Methods A …

Purpose The use of outpatient surgery in inguinal hernia is heterogeneous despite clinical
recommendations. This study aimed to analyze the utilization trend of outpatient surgery for …