Background The objective of this study was systematically to analyse published randomized
trials comparing lightweight mesh (LWM) with heavyweight mesh (HWM) in open inguinal …

The repair of a simple inguinal hernia or a complicated incisional hernia no longer involves
just the sewing together of a defect in the musculature. Present-day hernia operations …

Abstract The European Hernia Society (EHS) is proud to present the EHS Guidelines for the
Treatment of Inguinal Hernia in Adult Patients. The Guidelines contain recommendations for …

Methods The coordinator of the consensus development conference (HJB) and two
members of the consensus panel (BvdH and MMP) selected a group of 14 surgeons …

Summary Background Data Laparoscopic hernioplasty is associated with a short
rehabilitation, but it is a technically difficult procedure. It is unclear if it has advantages over …

BACKGROUND: A systematic analysis was conducted of randomized controlled trials
(RCTs) comparing lightweight mesh (LWM) with heavyweight mesh in laparoscopic inguinal …

As we enter the 21st century the anatomy of inguinal hernias has not altered, but
understanding the science of groin herniorrhaphy has evolved greatly, especially over the …

Background: Although the laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) approach to hernia
repair has been associated with less pain and a faster postoperative recovery than …

Background Most surgeons favour the use of a mesh for open inguinal hernia repair as it
has a low recurrence rate. Procedures used most frequently are the Lichtenstein method …

Worldwide, hernia repair represents one of the most frequent surgical procedures
encompassing a global market valued at several billion dollars. This type of surgery usually …