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Open AccessIdentification of the ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerves during open inguinal hernia repair: a nationwide register-based study
Chronic pain remains prevalent after open inguinal hernia repair and nerve-handling strategies are debated. Some guidelines suggest sparing nerves that are encountered; however, the nerve identification rates ...
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Epidemiology and surgical management of 184 obturator hernias: a nationwide registry-based cohort study
We aimed describe the patient characteristics, surgical details, postoperative outcomes, and prevalence and incidence of obturator hernias. Obturator hernias are rare with high mortality and no consensus on th...
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The inheritance of groin hernias: an updated systematic review with meta-analyses
The aim of this systematic review was to assess the inheritance of groin hernias.
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An international survey of 1014 hernia surgeons: outcome of GLACIER (global practice of inguinal hernia repair) study
The practice of inguinal hernia repair varies internationally. The global practice of inguinal hernia repair study (GLACIER) aimed to capture these variations in open, laparoscopic, and robotic inguinal hernia...
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Surgical technique for primary perineal hernia repair: a systematic sco** review
A perineal hernia is a subtype of pelvic floor hernias, and especially primary perineal hernias are rare. No guideline exists on how to handle this type of hernia. Therefore, the primary aim of this sco** re...
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Barriers to adoption of a local anesthesia program for inguinal hernia repair: authors' reply
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Implementation of robot-assisted groin hernia repair diminishes the prospects of young surgeons’ training: a nationwide register-based cohort study
Robot-assisted groin hernia repair is becoming more popular in recent years but may remove operations from surgical trainees. We aimed to investigate the educational level of the surgeons who performed robot-a...
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Limited use of local anesthesia for open inguinal hernia repair: a qualitative study
Local anesthesia for open inguinal hernia repair is recommended by guidelines but is rarely used in clinical practice in several countries. This study aimed to explore physician’s considerations in choosing ty...
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Varying convalescence recommendations after inguinal hernia repair: a systematic sco** review
The most recent international guideline on inguinal hernia management recommends a short convalescence after repair. However, surgeons’ recommendations may vary. The objective of this study was to give an over...
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Results from patient-reported outcome measures are inconsistently reported in inguinal hernia trials: a systematic review
To evaluate the use, results, and reporting of patient-reported outcome measures specific to patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair.
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Lower recurrence rate after groin and primary ventral hernia repair performed by high-volume surgeons: a systematic review
Hernia repair is a common procedure; however, an overview is lacking regarding the impact of annual surgeon volume and total surgical experience on the outcome of hernia repair. We aimed to explore the impact ...
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Inguinal hernia repair among men: development and validation of a preoperative risk score for persistent postoperative pain
Persistent postoperative pain (PPP) is a prevalent complication after inguinal hernia repair. The aim of this study was to develop and validate a preoperative risk score for PPP.
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Lower reoperation rates after open and laparoscopic groin hernia repair when performed by high-volume surgeons: a nationwide register-based study
Previous studies have shown a correlation between surgeons with high annual volume and better outcomes after various surgical procedures. However, the preexisting literature regarding groin hernia repair and a...
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Intraoperative handling of spermatic cord lipomas during inguinal hernia repair: a nationwide survey
Cord lipomas can clinically resemble groin hernias and missed cord lipomas can potentially result in persistent symptoms. However, no international guideline exists concerning the management of cord lipomas fo...
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Trends in the use of patient-reported outcome measures for inguinal hernia repair: a quantitative systematic review
To quantitatively assess the use of patient-reported outcome measures in studies involving patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair.
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Variation in abdominal wall closure techniques in lower transverse incisions: a nationwide survey across specialties
Lower transverse abdominal incisions are typically used by obstetricians/gynecologists and colorectal surgeons. The suture technique and choice of material when closing the abdomen is an essential factor to de...
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Wrong conclusion in meta-analysis
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Imaging modalities for inguinal hernia diagnosis: a systematic review
The aim of the study was to determine which diagnostic modality [Computerized Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), or ultrasound (US)] is more precise in terms of sensitivity and specificity in d...
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High complication rates during and after repeated Lichtenstein or laparoscopic inguinal hernia repairs in the same groin: a cohort study based on medical records
Performing two anterior or two posterior inguinal hernia repairs in the same groin contradict guidelines. Nevertheless, there can be indications for using the same approach at reoperation, and information on c...
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Characteristics of groin hernia repair in patients without a groin hernia: a nationwide cohort study
Sports hernia is a condition with longstanding groin pain without an obvious pathology. Even though no hernia is present, some of these patients have a groin hernia repair to relieve the pain. The aim of this ...
