Optimal Operative Approach for Emergent Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Nationwide Outcomes-based Analysis

Surgical repair is recognized as the gold standard for emergent inguinal hernias, yet the optimal surgical approach is still the subject of debate. The aim of this study is to compare the outcomes of patients who underwent laparoscopic vs. open emergent inguinal hernia repair.

Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - October 22, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Omar Obaid, Letitia Bible, Muhammad Khurrum, Tanya Anand, Adam Nelson, Ahmad Hammad, Molly Douglas, Michael F. Ditillo, Andrew L. Tang, Bellal Joseph Tags: General Surgery Source Type: research