What are the recurrence rates after laparoscopic versus open repair of primary inguinal hernia in women? In a recent review, published in JAMA Surgery, [1] the authors present a summary of findings ...

Outcomes of interest, against which the effectiveness of laparoscopic and open surgery were assessed, were primary outcomes of recurrence and persistent pain, and secondary outcomes of the rate of ...

The type of Abdominal repair surgery chosen will depend on size, location and the accompanying complications of the Hernia. This is the surgery of choice for all irreducible or strangulated hernias.

1. Which doctor should I consult for inguinal hernia surgery? You should consult a general surgeon. 2. How long is the recovery period after inguinal hernia surgery? The recovery period is usually ...

To enable patients to choose between open and laparoscopic surgery (either by the transabdominal preperitoneal [TAPP] or by the totally extraperitoneal [TEP] procedure), they should be fully informed ...