Background. Several factors influence the risk of recurrence after inguinal hernia surgery;
however, a systematic review and meta-analysis of patient-related risk factors for recurrence …

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 …

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 This randomized trial examined whether lightweight (LW) polypropylene mesh
(large pore size, partially absorbable) could have long-term benefits in reducing chronic …

Lichtenstein tension-free hernioplasty began in 1984. Based on our own mistakes, in the
late 1980s, we established a set of key principles and reported the causes of our …

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 Detailed knowledge on risk of reoperation after direct and indirect inguinal
hernia (IIH) repair could be useful in preoperative counseling as well as in the planning of …

Inguinal hernia repair is performed in more than 600,000 cases every year in the United
States. However, the true prevalence may be even higher. Many groin hernias are not …

The British Hernia Centre is a private free-standing day surgery clinic offering ambulatory
abdominal wall hernia repair under local anesthesia. The authors' experience of the …

Background The purported advantage of lightweight large-pore meshes is improved
biocompatibility that translates into lesser postoperative pain and earlier rehabilitation …