Impact of patient's sex on groin hernia repair: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Carlos André Balthazar da SilveiraSergio Mazzola Poli de FigueiredoAna Caroline Dias RasadorYasmin Meirelles DiasRafael Ribeiro Hernandez MartinMiguel Godeiro FernandesShirin TowfighPublished in: World journal of surgery (2024)
Females tend to face higher rates of complications after GHR such as an elevated risk of chronic pain, recurrence, and surgical site infections (SSI). Moreover, they undergo fewer MIS options compared to males. These results underscore the importance of research to enhance outcomes for women undergoing GHR.