Prognosis

Prognosis

Prognosis is excellent after surgical repair. Patients often report an improvement in their quality of life.[111] The incidence of recurrent hernia with mesh repair is reported to be less than 2%.[108][109] Complications include haematoma, seroma, and paraesthesias/numbness in the groin that dissipates over time.

Moderate to severe chronic groin pain is reported to occur in 10% to 12% of patients after inguinal hernia repair.[2][112][113] It is more likely to occur in patients who present with groin pain preoperatively as their primary symptom,[111][114][115] and incidence is reported to be higher after open repair than laparoscopic repair.[81]

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