Asymptomatic inguinal hernia: does it need surgical repair? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Roberto CirocchiGloria BuriniStefano AveniaGiovanni Domenico TebalaPiergaspare PalumboMaria Chiara CianciAntonino MorabitoPaolo BruzzonePublished in: ANZ journal of surgery (2022)
WW seems to be an acceptable option for the patient with asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic inguinal hernias. Delaying surgical repair until symptoms appear is safe. Acute hernia incarcerations are not particularly frequent. The incidence of chronic pain after the repair is high. Physicians must select patients carefully and explain to them the risks and benefits of surgery.
Keyphrases
- chronic pain
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- primary care
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- minimally invasive
- liver failure
- prognostic factors
- prostate cancer
- coronary artery bypass
- physical activity
- patient reported outcomes
- depressive symptoms
- radical prostatectomy
- atrial fibrillation
- coronary artery disease
- intensive care unit
- climate change
- sleep quality
- drug induced
- risk assessment