Minimally Invasive Inguinal Hernia Repair Is Safe and Effective after Earlier Pelvic Operation

Prior pelvic or lower abdominal surgery is considered by many surgeons as a contraindication to minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair due to scarring and altered pelvic anatomy. The aim of this study was to evaluate safety and short-term outcomes of inguinal hernia repair in patients who have had prior pelvic surgery.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: General Surgery Source Type: research