Objective: To compare tension-free open mesh hernioplasty under local anaesthetic with
transabdominal preperitoneal laparoscopic hernia repair under general anaesthetic …

Background Repair of inguinal hernias in men is a common surgical procedure, but the most
effective surgical technique is unknown. Methods We randomly assigned men with inguinal …

Laparoscopy enables hernial orifices to be observed and tension-free mesh repair to be
carried out effectively. In the first randomised controlled trial on hernia repair, which …

Objective: To establish the safety, short term outcome, and theatre costs of transabdominal
laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia performed as day surgery. Design: Randomised …

Background: The role of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is controversial. The aim of this
study was to find out whether it is justified to switch from the predominantly modified Bassini …

Background Inguinal hernia repair is the most frequently performed operation in general
surgery. The standard method for inguinal hernia repair had changed little over a hundred …

Background Although there is plentiful evidence regarding the use of laparoscopic surgery
for primary inguinal hernia, there is a paucity of literature concerning its role after recurrence …

Background Inguinal hernia repair is a common low-risk intervention. Patient-reported
outcomes (PROs) are being used increasingly as primary outcomes in clinical trials. The aim …

Background A new persistent groin pain is reported by a significant number of patients
following laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernia repair (TEP). Mesh fixation has been …

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 …