Update of the international HerniaSurge guidelines for groin hernia management.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Groin hernia repair is one of the most common operations performed globally, with more than 20 million procedures per year. The last guidelines on groin hernia management were published in 2018 by the HerniaSurge Group. The aim of this project was to assess new evidence and update the guidelines. The guideline is intended for general and abdominal wall surgeons treating adult patients with groin hernias.

Method

A working group of 30 international groin hernia experts and all involved stakeholders was formed and examined all new literature on groin hernia management, available until April 2022. Articles were screened for eligibility and assessed according to GRADE methodologies. New evidence was included, and chapters were rewritten. Statements and recommendations

SUBMITTER: Stabilini C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10588975 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature