ArticleAnnals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England2020
Management of the uncomplicated primary inguinal hernia in 2019: the practice amongst members of the British Hernia Society.
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Abstract
introductionThe aim of this study was to survey the current practice of UK-based hernia surgeons in elective inguinal hernia repair. MATERIALS AND
methodsA questionnaire was created using SurveyMonkey™ and sent electronically to registered members of the British Hernia Society.
resultsA total of 368 responses were obtained (a response rate of 55%); 83% were consultant surgeons, 91% were male and 91% stated that they had an interest in laparoscopic surgery. For an uncomplicated inguinal hernia in a male patient, 60% would perform an open Lichtenstein repair, 20% trans-abdominal pre-peritoneal repair and 20% totally extra-peritoneal repair. In a female patient, 54% would perform an open Lichtenstein repair, 25% trans-abdominal pre-peritoneal repair and 21% totally extra-peritoneal repair. 90% always use mesh in inguinal hernia repair. 93% of surgeons rarely or never perform a tissue repair.
conclusionsDespite recent controversy, UK surgeons support the use of mesh in the repair of inguinal hernias with an open Lichtenstein repair being the most common choice. There has only been a modest increase in the use of laparoscopic surgery over the past 20 years.
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