ArticleHernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery2019
Worldwide hernia repair: variations in the treatment of primary unilateral inguinal hernias in adults in the United Kingdom and in low- and middle-income countries.
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- A commentary on "global, regional, and national burden of inguinal, femoral, and abdominal hernias: a systematic analysis of prevalence, incidence, deaths, and DALYs with projections to 2030" [Letter].International journal of surgery (London, England) · 2025Article
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- Technical aspects of inguino scrotal hernia surgery in developing countries.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2023Article
- Limited use of local anesthesia for open inguinal hernia repair: a qualitative study.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2022Article
- Assessment of the quality of life after hernia repair in India: does the HERQL questionnaire need amendment?Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2022Article
- The inguinal hernia management in Costa Rica according to a survey between surgeons: result comparison with 2018 International Groin Hernia Guidelines.BMC surgery · 2021Article
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Abstract
introductionIn this invited commentary, we aim to quantify and explain the variation between, and also within, developed healthcare systems (using the UK as an example) and low- to middle-income countries (LMICs). Rather than including complex cases, we have looked only at 'uncomplicated' primary unilateral inguinal hernias, an area where limited variation may be identified.
methodsData were obtained from Hospital Episode Statistics and structured surveys in the United Kingdom and in low- and middle-income countries.
conclusionThere is widespread variation in the repair of 'uncomplicated' primary inguinal hernias worldwide and within developed healthcare systems.
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