Comparing Functional Outcomes in Minimally Invasive vs Open Inguinal Herniorrhaphy Using the Army Physical Fitness Test

The advantages of minimally invasive (MIS) inguinal herniorrhaphy over open repair continue to be debated. We compared MIS to open herniorrhaphy utilizing the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) as an outcome measure. The three-component APFT (comprising push-ups, sit-ups and a two-mile run) is scored on a normalized scale from 0 to 300 and taken semiannually by an active-duty military population available for study. Herein, the APFT has been used as a unique measure of functional outcomes and an objective, valid and reliable measure of maximal physical effort.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: General Surgery Source Type: research