Inguinal Hernia Surgery: Challenging Even for Experienced Surgeons
In the late 19th century, recurrence rates for inguinal hernia surgeries approached 100% after four years. This high failure rate stemmed from the inguinal region’s unique anatomical challenges: Though physicians developed improved techniques, including mesh repairs introduced in 1989, recurrence rates still reach 10% in some cases. More concerning, the mesh technique – implemented wit... »