1. Malik A, Bell CM, Stukel TA, et al. Recurrence of inguinal hernias repaired in a large
hernia surgical specialty hospital and general hospitals in Ontario, Canada. Can J Surg …

Inguinal hernia repair, one of the commonest operations in the world, remains a matter of
discussion and controversy with regard to which technique should be used. Each of us is …

We commend Lorenz et al.[1] on their recent publication in continuing to foster a renewed
international interest in non-mesh inguinal hernia techniques. Although we have …

We read with interest the article by Zhao et al, regarding open mesh techniques for inguinal
hernia repair. 1 The meta-analysis of 10 randomized controlled trails (RCTs) demonstrated …

The pathophysiology of inguinal hernia is based primarily on a defect in the myopectineal
orifice of Fruchaud (Fig. 8.1), which may be repaired by approximation of tissues together to …

Inguinal hernias represent one of the most common pathologic conditions presenting to the
general surgeon, accounting for 500,000 cases per year in the United States and more than …

1. Goldstein AM, Blair AB, Keswani SG, et al. A roadmap for aspiring surgeon-scientists in
today's healthcare environment. Ann Surg. 2019; 269: 66–72. 2. Shanafelt TD, Oreskovich …

For 20 years, synthetic meshes have become the mainstay of hernia surgery, thanks to an
industry that fostered conferences, societies and free courses, but also flagrant and …

Inguinal and ventral hernia repairs are common operations performed by many surgeons.
According to data from the National Center for Health Statistics, 1 million hernia repairs were …

Original Article Article original Page 1 After years of relatively stable practice, the general
surgical community is re-exploring the surgical treatment of inguinal her- nia. General …