For open hernia repair surgery, a single long incision is made in the groin. If the hernia is bulging out of the abdominal wall (a direct hernia), the bulge is pushed back into place. If the hernia is ...

Jan. 22, 2003 — The laparoscopic approach to inguinal hernia repair is superior to both the conventional anterior approach and the tension-free open procedure, according to the results of two ...

This article looks at hernia repair surgery and its purpose. It also discusses how to prepare for surgery, what the risks are, and what you should expect while you recover.

4.2 Cost effectiveness 4.2.1 The literature review identified seven economic evaluations of laparoscopic surgery for inguinal hernia repair – three based on economic models and four based on primary ...

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is an invasive procedure for over 18s that carries a small risk of complications. Results can vary depending on the age and health of the patient.

In 20 studies that described recurrences after laparoscopic repair, the crude recurrence rate was 1.2%, and none of the patients had a recurrent femoral hernia. After open surgery (37 studies ...

4.2 Cost effectiveness 4.2.1 The literature review identified seven economic evaluations of laparoscopic surgery for inguinal hernia repair – three based on economic models and four based on primary ...