A pilot randomized controlled trial examining the feasibility of perioperative rehabilitation for inguinal hernia repair surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the high frequency of inguinal hernia repair (IHR) surgery, there is little research investigating pre- or post-operative exercise and education in this population. Recommendations regarding perioperative physical activity are inconsistent and largely based on clinical opinion. We conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial to examine the feasibility of perioperative rehabilitation for inguinal hernia repair surgery in terms of recruitment rate, assessment, and protocol implementation.

Methods

Participants were randomized into an intervention group and control group. Descriptive and patient-reported data were collected through online surveys at baseline, post-prehabilitation (prehab), 1-week post-operative (post-op), and 12-week post-op. Eligible partici

SUBMITTER: Shologan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12097709 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature