Background Groin hernia repair can be performed under general (GA), regional (RA), or
local (LA) anaesthesia. This multicentre randomised trial evaluates patient acceptance …

Objective To compare patient outcome following repair of a primary groin hernia under local
(LA) or general anesthesia (GA) in a randomized clinical trial. Summary Background Data …

Background In specialised centres, local anaesthesia is almost always used in groin hernia
surgery; whereas in routine surgical practice, regional or general anaesthesia are the …

The choice of anesthesia for groin hernia repair is between general, regional (epidural or
spinal), and local anesthesia. Existing data from large consecutive patient series and …

Background: Randomised studies suggest regional anaesthesia to have the highest
morbidity and local infiltration anaesthesia to have the lowest morbidity after groin hernia …

Background The literature is inconclusive regarding the effect of local infiltration anaesthesia
on the risk of recurrence after groin hernia repair. Methods Based upon the Danish Hernia …

Background Increased focus and research on surgical technique and anaesthesia in groin
hernia repair have improved outcomes from centres of interest in hernia surgery, but little …

Irving Lichtenstein pioneered tension-free hernioplasty and radically changed the patient's
experience by introducing the concepts of early ambulation, short hospital stay, and local …

Abstract Background In 1999, the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic
Surgeons (SAGES) introduced the SAGES Outcomes Initiative as a way for its members to …

The choice of general (GA) versus local anesthesia (LA) in open inguinal hernia repair
(OIHR) has a substantial financial impact and may influence clinical outcomes. Our study …