concerning simultaneous repair
of bilateral groin hernias
under local anaesthesia
with regard also to lower cost, less time off work and
matched effectiveness compared with sequential repair
Based upon a 5 year follow-up
Published by 'Hernia' - The
World Journal of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery, 2005
Simultaneous Repair of Bilateral Groin Hernias
Using Local Anaesthesia: A Review of 199 Cases
With a Five-Year Follow-Up
Results:
There were no increased recurrence or infection rates
with both 0.5 - 1%.
There were no cases of pulmonary complications
There were no cases of urinary complications
Simultaneous bilateral repair of inguinal hernias
using local anaesthesia is as effective as sequential repair,
at lower cost and with less total time off work
Hernia -
The World Journal of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery
Volume 9 - 131-133
c 2004 Springer-Verlag France
