Surg J R Coll Surg E
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Surg J R Coll Surg E · Dec 2006
Multicenter StudyOutcome of inguinal hernia repair at two rural hospitals in northern Scotland.
Audit of inguinal hernia repair is important in view of the magnitude of the problem and the fact that it is a common operation often performed by surgical trainees. Due to the disparity of the results of various workers with regard to the rate of complications, individual surgeons have been advised to audit their patients' outcomes. ⋯ The incidence of recurrence of hernia after open mesh repair of inguinal hernias is very low. Excellent outcomes can be obtained for inguinal hernia even at remote and rural hospitals in the hands of both experienced and trainee surgeons