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Groin hernia.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Chronic pain after Shouldice versus Lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Development of the abdominal musculature in the chicken embryo.Journal of anatomy · 2026Article
- Who will repair the next open inguinal hernia? Educational consequences of declining open surgery volumes.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Article
- Reduced pain and discomfort after surgical repair of inguinal hernia in infants: secondary outcome analysis of the randomized controlled HERNIIA-trial.The British journal of surgery · 2026Article
- Hernia Surgery Beyond Technique-A Discipline Redefining Itself.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Bilateral Inguinal Hernia With Psoas Muscle Involvement: A Case Report and Literature Review.Cureus · 2026Article
- Femoral hernia with an incarcerated appendix epiploica mimicking a hydrocele of the canal of Nuck: a case series.Journal of surgical case reports · 2026Article
- Efficacy of transumbilical single-port and two-port laparoscopy in the treatment of pediatric inguinal hernia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Review
- Cough-Induced Groin Pain: Misleading Symptom or Diagnostic Key for Differential Diagnosis.Clinical medicine insights. Arthritis and musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- Anthropometric measurements of the abdominal wall: toward standardization and difficulty grading in rTAPP inguinal.Journal of abdominal wall surgery : JAWS · 2026Article
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Abstract
Groin hernias are among the most common indications for surgery worldwide, affecting both men and women, with a significantly higher prevalence in men. These hernias occur when intra-abdominal contents protrude through a weakened area in the groin region, most commonly as inguinal or femoral hernias. The pathogenesis of groin hernias is a complex interplay of genetic predisposition, connective tissue abnormalities and mechanical strain. While watchful waiting is an option for some asymptomatic patients, surgical repair remains the definitive treatment, with both open and minimally invasive techniques available. Tension-free mesh repair has significantly reduced the overall recurrence rates and is now the standard approach in adults in most clinics. However, tissue-based repairs are still preferred in select populations such as children, teenagers and those in resource-limited settings. Advances in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques offer benefits such as reduced postoperative pain and faster recovery. Despite surgical advancements, complications, such as chronic postoperative pain and recurrence, continue to pose challenges. Future research aims to refine surgical techniques, look at mesh-related complications, develop bioengineered meshes and explore the genetic basis of hernia formation.
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