An inguinal hernia occurs when part of the intestine or fatty tissue pushes through a weak spot in the lower abdominal wall.

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 ...

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.

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.

In a study conducted in Uganda and published in JAMA Surgery, researchers from Karolinska Institutet evaluated a new surgical ...

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 ...