Pain and Convalescence After Laparoscopic Groin Hernia Repair

Pain and Convalescence After Laparoscopic Groin Hernia Repair

The investigators want to identify limiting factors for short convalescence after laparoscopic groin hernia repair. Before the operation patients are given intensive structured information about one day´s convalescence. Patients fill out questionnaire before operation about several clinically relevant parameters. This is also done first 3 days after operation and after 1 month and 6 months. The patients are seen for clinical control at 1 and 6 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• planned laparoscopic inguinal or femoral herniorrhaphy
• ASA class I-II
• speak and read danish

Exclusion Criteria:

• converting to open operation
• low compliance (dementia, psychiatric disorder)
• use of morphine or similar drugs daily in the last month
• complications to the operation