Background Efficacy of antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of surgical site infection (SSI)
after open tension-free hernia repair remains controversial. In light of additional data, the …

Background First-generation cephalosporins (such as cefazolin) are recommended as
antibiotic prophylaxis in groin hernia repair, but other broad-spectrum antibiotics have also …

Background The efficacy of antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of surgical-site infection
(SSI) after open tension-free inguinal hernia repair remains controversial. Methods A double …

Introduction The use of antibiotic prophylaxis in inguinal hernia repair is a controversial
issue. Accepted randomized controlled trials or registry data with specific analysis of …

Introduction Despite being one of the most commonly performed general surgery
procedures, surgical site infection (SSI) is still seen in primary, elective, open inguinal hernia …

Background There is no clear answer regarding the use of laparoscopic techniques versus
the Lichtenstein method for the treatment of recurrent inguinal hernia. Objective The aim of …

Objective: The role of antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) in the prevention of surgical site infection
(SSI) after hernia repair is debated. We conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis …

Purpose: The use of prophylactic antibiotics in the mesh repair of inguinal hernias remains
controversial. The aim of this study was to determine the perception of surgeons about …

Introduction The use of prosthetic mesh in hernia repair provides a powerful tool to increase
repair longevity, decrease recurrence rates, and facilitate complex abdominal wall …

Purpose Evidence regarding whether or not antibiotic prophylaxis is beneficial in preventing
post-operative surgical site infection in adult inguinal hernia repair is conflicting. A recent …