Search for dissertations about: "inguinal hernia"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 32 swedish dissertations containing the words inguinal hernia.
-
16. Audit of Groin Hernia Repair II
Abstract : Groin hernia repair is one of the most common operations performed in general surgery, and every fourth man is expected to have a hernia operation during his lifetime. Although 8% of all repairs are performed in women, there is little published literature relating specifically to female anatomy, risk factors and techniques. READ MORE
-
17. Quality assessment in groin hernia surgery : the role of a register
Abstract : Ever since the Romans 2000 years ago the management of hernia surgery has remained a challenge to surgeons. Modern groin hernia treatment started with the Italian, Eduardo Bassini, around 1890 when he presented his method of repair. The most important innovations after Bassini are the Shouldice repair and introduction of prosthetic materials. READ MORE
-
18. Obesity and Common Surgical Disorders, Effects on Incidence and Complications
Abstract : Background: Overweight and obesity are becoming increasingly common, not only in the developed countries but also in developing countries. It is well documented that obesity increases the risk of several medical disorders; however, less is known of effects of obesity on common surgical disorders and treatments. READ MORE
-
19. Quality of life in men with inguinal hernia and outcome after three different mesh techniques
Abstract : Inguinal hernia repair (IHR) is a very common surgical procedure with approximately 16 000 procedures performed every year in Sweden. Previously, recurrence after IHR was a major concern, but with the introduction of the use of a synthetic mesh, recurrence rates are low today (1-2%). READ MORE
-
20. Patient-orientated aspects of the postoperative course after hernia surgery
Abstract : Operations for inguinal hernia are one of the most common surgical procedures performed. With the development of mesh techniques, recurrence rates have improved radically and patient-orientated endpoints have evolved as important outcome measures. In recent studies, 15-50% of patients may experience some form of pain years after repair. READ MORE