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ArticleHernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery2026

Telemedicine-enabled surveillance after hernia repair: A prospective programmatic experience.

Rebecca Prymak, Shan L Kalmeta, Maggie E Bosley, Kennedy Emerson, Kathleen Forgue, Ailie Balke, Vahagn C Nikolian

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Article in Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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7 authors.

Rebecca PrymakDepartment of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, 97239, OR, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0006-4449-8447
Shan L KalmetaDepartment of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, 97239, OR, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3063-6267
Maggie E BosleyDepartment of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, 97239, OR, USA. bosleym@ohsu.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2664-2565
Kennedy EmersonDepartment of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, 97239, OR, USA.
Kathleen ForgueDepartment of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, 97239, OR, USA.
Ailie BalkeDepartment of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, 97239, OR, USA.
Vahagn C NikolianNew York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7729-732X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionDespite advancements in inguinal hernia repair techniques and implants, surveillance rates remain low, thus limiting our understanding of long-term outcomes such as chronic pain. This study evaluates the implementation of a standardized telemedicine-based follow-up program intended to improve long-term surveillance following inguinal hernia repair.

methodsThis is a retrospective cohort study comparing a standardized telemedicine-based surveillance program versus traditional in-person surgeon-driven follow-up for patients who underwent inguinal hernia repair. Follow-up adherence at 12- and 24-months were the primary outcomes of interest.

resultsTelemedicine-based surveillance significantly improved long term follow-up adherence; 66% vs. 47% at 12 months and 44% vs. 6% at 24 months (p < 0.001). There were no significant differences in recurrence rates or post operative complications. Virtual surveillance identified a patient concern in 15.6% of cases, and subsequently resulted in imaging or an in-person evaluation in 4.5% of cases.

conclusionsTelemedicine-based surveillance is an effective and resource-conscious option for long-term follow-up after inguinal hernia repairs. Utilizing virtual surveillance methods increased follow-up adherence, identified patient concerns, and facilitated prompt interventions.

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Hernia, InguinalHerniorrhaphyPostoperative ComplicationsTelemedicineAgedFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedRecurrenceRetrospective StudiesInguinal herniaLong-term follow-upSurveillanceTelehealthVirtual

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PMID41729318

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