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

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 …

Background Inguinal hernias are a significant cause of morbidity. The purpose of this
systematic review and meta-analysis is to determine the totality of evidence regarding the …

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 …

Inguinal hernia repair is a common worldwide surgical procedure usually done in the
outpatient setting. The purpose of this systematic review is to make an evidence-based meta …

This article outlines comparative analytical data obtained by inguinal surgeries performed
under local and spinal anaesthesia to develop a precise opinion regarding both techniques …

The purpose of this systematic review is to provide an “up-to-date” evidence-based
guideline and clarify the possible benefits as well as drawbacks of local anesthesia (LA) and …

Background: Inguinal herniorrhaphy is among the most common type of surgeries in adults.
One of the important side effects of herniorrhaphy is post-operative urinary retention (UR) …

Background: History of hernia and its repair spans more than two millennia. Today, there are
established standards regarding most appropriate approach for managing hernia. However …

Background: Groin hernia has emerged as a peculiar problem of human race due to erect
posture. Repair of inguinal hernia is one of the commonest surgical procedures worldwide …