Hernia Repair

Research reports from University of Copenhagen provide new insights into hernia repair

Published in Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week, January 11th, 2009

According to recent research from Copenhagen, Denmark, " The literature is inconclusive regarding the effect of local infiltration anaesthesia on the risk of recurrence after groin hernia repair. Based upon the Danish Hernia Database, reoperations after a primary Lichtenstein mesh repair were assessed in 43,123 patients between 1998 and 2005."

"Data were analysed in relation to type of inguinal hernia and whether repaired in public hospitals or by private hernia surgeons. The nationwide data showed no overall difference in reoperation rate (about 3.5% after five years), whether performed in local or general/regional anaesthesia. Reoperation rates were about 50% higher...

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Source: Medical Devices and Surgical Technology Week (2009-01-11)

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