Surgical techniques and technology are steadily improving, thereby expanding the pool of
patients amenable for spine surgery. The growing and aging population in the United States …

Abstract Introduction The Lichtenstein repair has been synonymous with “open” inguinal
hernia repair (IHR) for 40 years. However, international guidelines have suggested that …

Purpose Robotic inguinal hernia repair (RHR) is an evolving technique but is comparatively
expensive and has yet to show superior outcomes versus open (OHR) or laparoscopic …

Objective: This study aims to evaluate and identify the main preoperative risk factors
affecting the timely discharge of day surgery patients, offering evidence to enhance …

Background Decreased organ function and poor physical compensatory capacity in elderly
patients diagnosed with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) can make surgical …

Importance Advocates of laparoscopic surgery argue that all inguinal hernias, including
initial and unilateral ones, should be repaired laparoscopically. Prior work suggests …

Purpose In 2003, randomized trials demonstrated potentially improved outcomes when local
instead of general anesthesia is used for inguinal hernia repair. Our study aimed to evaluate …

Purpose Local anesthesia for open inguinal hernia repair is recommended by guidelines but
is rarely used in clinical practice in several countries. This study aimed to explore physician's …

Background Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most common surgical procedures in the
world. Each repair technique, open, laparoscopic, and robotic, has its advantages and …

Abstract Introduction The Shouldice method for inguinal hernia repair remains the gold
standard for prosthesis-free repairs. Nonetheless, international guidelines have favored …