Abdominal Wall/Hernias

Inguinal

• femoral (limited to citations with abstracts)
• direct vs. indirect
  • patent processus vaginalis
  • hydrocele
• procedures
  • native tissue vs. mesh (review article)
  • anesthesia considerations (limited to citations with abstracts)
  • laparoscopic vs. open procedure
• tension
  • Bassini or McVay
• tension-free
  • Lichtenstein (limited to citations with abstracts)
  • mesh plug
  • Prolene Hernia System (PHS)
  • TAPP or TEP
• complications
  • nerve injuries
  • infections
  • recurrences

Incisional

• causative factors/prevention
• medical treatment (review article)
• procedures
  • mesh repair (limited to citations with abstracts)
  • mesh vs. primary closure (suture)
  • laparoscopic vs. open
• complications