Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair is as effective as open repair, with similar recurrence rates, according to a multicenter randomized controlled trial of 194 patients. Hasan H. Eker, MD, a ...

A randomized multi-centre trial comparing the cost-effectiveness of two surgical techniques for the repair of incisional hernias: laparoscopic vs. conventional open repair. The following patients will ...

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 ...

There are many types of hernias that can occur in various areas of the body, most common type being the inguinal hernia. An inguinal hernia appears when a portion of the tissue lining the peritoneum - ...

Introduction: Hernia repair is a common procedure, especially among the elderly. In the face of rising life expectancy, adequate hernia management in older adults is crucial. Laparoscopic ...

A randomized trial compared laparoscopic and open surgery in 90 children aged 4 months to 16 years with unilateral inguinal hernia (Pediatrics. 2009;123:332-337). Laparoscopic repair was associated ...

General and colorectal surgeon Mr Sebastian Smolarek explains all about laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, including how it differs from traditional methods, how the surgery is performed, and the ...

4.1.1 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 ...