Published by The World Journal of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery, 2009

Day-Case Inguinal Hernia Repair in the Elderly: A Surgical Priority
 

Results:

There were no major complications
There were no infections
There were no haematomas
There were no unplanned admissions
in either group.
Patients over 70 years of age had less post-operative discomfort and recovered more quickly
Patients over 70 years of age had less analgesic use and returned to normal activity more quickly

Conclusions:

Elective inguinal hernia repair under local anaesthesia in the elderly has a good outcome
even if there are significant comorbidities.
Ambulatory surgery is feasible in this age group and age alone or co-existing disease
should not be a barrier to elective day-case inguinal hernia repair

The World Journal of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery
13: 131-136 (2009)

c Springer-Verlag 2008