Effectiveness of modified ultrasound-guided ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerve blocks for postoperative pain control in transinguinal inguinal hernia repair

The implementation of a modified ultrasound-guided lower abdominal nerve block markedly enhances postoperative analgesia, reduces opioid requirements and improves patient satisfaction in elderly patients undergoing transinguinal hernia repair. These findings underscore the importance of effective pain management strategies in this vulnerable population.