TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Inguinal Hernias A1 - P. Wagner, Justin A1 - Brunicardi, F. Charles A1 - Amid, Parviz K. A1 - Chen, David C. A2 - Brunicardi, F. Charles A2 - Andersen, Dana K. A2 - Billiar, Timothy R. A2 - Dunn, David L. A2 - Hunter, John G. A2 - Matthews, Jeffrey B. A2 - Pollock, Raphael E. PY - 2015 T2 - Schwartz's Principles of Surgery, 10e AB - Conservative management of asymptomatic inguinal hernias is acceptable.A proficient understanding of groin anatomy is essential to successful inguinal hernia treatment.Elective repair of inguinal hernias can be undertaken using an laparoscopic or open approach.The use of prosthetic mesh as a reinforcement significantly improves recurrence rates, whether the repair is open or laparoscopic.Recurrence, pain, and quality of life are important outcome factors.Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair results in less pain and faster recovery, yet requires specialized training and equipment. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1117751838 ER -