Cost analysis of inguinal hernia repair: the influence of clinical and hernia-specific factors

ConclusionFrom a purely economic point of view, older age and multimorbidity are demographic cost-driving factors that cannot be influenced. The national hospital reimbursement system needs to consider and compensate for these factors. Emergency operations need to be prevented by early elective treatment. Long postoperative stays and postoperative complications need to be prevented by proper preoperative check-ups and accurate treatment.
Source: Hernia - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research