In the past ten years there has been recognition that chronic post-surgical pain is a
significant problem. This is a complex area of research and although the quality of studies …

Abdominal wall hernias are common, with a prevalence of 1.7% for all ages and 4% for
those aged over 45 years. Inguinal hernias account for 75% of abdominal wall hernias, with …

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

Chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) is a serious problem. Incidence as high as 50% has been
reported, depending on type of surgery undergone. Because the etiology of chronic pain is …

Background Persistent postherniotomy pain (PPP) affects everyday activities in 5-10% of
patients. Identification of predisposing factors may help to identify the risk groups and guide …

The incidence of chronic post‐surgical pain (CPSP) after various common operations is 10%
to 50%. Identification of patients at risk of developing chronic pain, and the management and …

Chronic pain is the leading cause of disability in the United States. The transition from acute
to persistent pain is thought to arise from maladaptive neuroplastic mechanisms involving …

Background: Chronic postoperative pain is a major drawback of inguinal hernia repair. This
study compared the frequency of chronic pain after laparoscopic (totally extraperitoneal …

BACKGROUND: With the use of mesh shown to significantly reduce recurrence rates for
hernia repair and the subsequent improvement in clinical outcomes, focus has now been …

Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most common surgeries performed worldwide. With the
success of modern hernia repair techniques, recurrence rates have significantly declined …