Extraperitoneal, "tension free" inguinal hernia repair with local anesthesia--a contribution to effectiveness and economy
Schmitz, R.; Shah, S.; Treckmann, J.; Schneider, K.
Langenbecks Archiv für Chirurgie. Supplement. Kongressband. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Chirurgie. Kongress 114: 1135-1138
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0942-2854 PMID: 9574357 Document Number: 479193
In this present randomized controlled study, two groups, each consisting of 45 patients, underwent tension-free inguinal hernia repair under general versus local anesthesia. Patients in the local anesthesia group described their pain during mobilisation by using the VAS and were found to have a significant pain level decrease from the first to the fifth postoperative day. In conclusion, it could be shown that tension-free hernia repair under local anesthesia is superior to tension-free hernia repair during general anesthesia concerning perception of pain and pain management.