Key Clinical Points Groin Hernias in Adults Groin hernias are much more common in men
than in women. Patients with symptoms of acute incarceration and strangulation require …

Chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) is an unwanted adverse event in any operation. It leads to
functional limitations and psychological trauma for patients, and leaves the operative team …

Introduction Worldwide, more than 20 million patients undergo groin hernia repair annually.
The many different approaches, treatment indications and a significant array of techniques …

Chronic pain following inguinal hernia repair is a common problem and feared complication.
Up to 16% of people experience chronic pain following the repair of a groin hernia. The aim …

Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most common surgeries performed worldwide. With the
success of modern hernia repair techniques, recurrence rates have significantly declined …

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to systematically analyze the randomized trials
comparing tacker mesh fixation with glue mesh fixation (GMF) in laparoscopic inguinal …

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

BACKGROUND: Ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerve blocks are used in the clinical
management of persistent inguinal postherniorrhaphy pain, but no controlled studies have …

ADVANCES IN SURGERY tension-free repairs has resulted in a decrease of hernia
recurrence rates to between 1% and 5%[5]. Chronic postoperative inguinal pain (CPIP) is …

Background Incisional hernia is a frequent complication following abdominal surgery.
Repairs that include the use of mesh have been associated with decreased recurrence. The …