Laparoscopic and open inguinal hernia repair: Patient reported outcomes in the elderly from a single centre - A prospective cohort study

Conclusion Time off work is not an absolute appropriate measure of return to premorbid status with respect to the elderly as a substantial number of >65 year olds have retired. We therefore present this interesting insight into patient perceptions following hernia repair by age group. Overall patients over 65 can expect the same high levels of satisfaction and low levels of pain following either technique for inguinal hernia repair as younger patients.
Source: Annals of Medicine and Surgery - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research