Background The effect of hospital specialization on the risk of hernia recurrence after
inguinal hernia repair is not well described. Methods We studied Ontario residents who had …

Background. Inguinal hernia repair is traditionally carried out as either open or laparoscopic
repair. Laparoscopic repair has been shown to be superior in terms of pain and discomfort …

Background One of the main complications of inguinal hernia repair continues to be
recurrence. Commonly cited prior reports from relatively small studies estimate this rate to be …

Introduction Inguinal hernias are repaired using either open or minimally invasive surgical
techniques. For both types of surgery it has been demonstrated that a higher annual …

Incidence of Inguinal Hernia Repairs in Olmsted County, MN: A Population-Based Study - PMC
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Purpose Despite the frequency with which inguinal hernia repairs (IHR) are performed, the
real-world comparative effectiveness of laparoscopic versus open repairs is not well …

Background No study has evaluated the relative importance of patient, surgeon, and
hospital-level factors on surgeon and hospital variation in hernia reoperation rates. This …

Background. Clinical pathways have been advocated as a means to improve and
standardize patient care while reducing costs through improved efficiency. This study …

Background There is currently little information regarding the impact of procedure volume on
outcomes after open inguinal hernia repair in the United States. Our hypothesis was that …

Hernia surgery in a defined population: a prospective three year audit. - Abstract - Europe PMC
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