Inguinal Hernia Operation and Postoperative Pain

Inguinal Hernia Operation and Postoperative Pain - a Prospective and Randomized Study

Inguinal hernia is a common disease, which is treated surgically when symptomatic. Pain after open inguinal hernia surgery can affect the patient significantly and weaken their quality of life. The aim of this study is to find out if the choice of mesh affects postoperative pain and therefore causes more contacts to the health care center. Our goal is also to find out how the pain affects the patients´ quality of life.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18-80 years old male patients, with a symptomatic inguinal hernia that can be diagnosed by clinical examination. Primary and unilateral hernia. The operation performed at a day surgery unit.

Exclusion Criteria:

• female
• bilateral hernia
• Incarcerated hernia
• Scrotal hernia
• ASA-classification >3
• BMI >35 or <18
• No hernia found in clinical examination
• Liver cirrhosis
• Other contraindication for inguinal hernia operation
• Anticoagulant therapy, that needs bridge therapy when paused