Outcomes of Inguinal Hernia Repair Over Five Years in a Scottish District General Hospital
Recurrence rates were comparable to rates reported in the published literature. Surgical approach, patient age, and hernia complexity influenced the outcomes. Ongoing audits and standardized training are essential to maintain quality.
Authors
- Jayanta Bhowmick (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8410-9510)
- Jeyakumar Apollos
Institutions
- Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2026-02-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103766
- Primary Topic
- Hernia repair and management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00