title: Exploding the myths of hernia repair.
abstract: Sacred prinicples guiding surgical repair of groin hernias have remained basically unaltered since their inception. This may explain the failure of results to improve significantly over the years. Ten hallowed concepts have been critically analyzed in the light of modern technology and contemporary experience. Although challenging established surgical traditions invariably invites debate, it is essential to scientific progress.
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007264:Inguinal Canal / Q000601:surgery; D008022:Ligaments / Q000601:surgery; D008026:Ligation; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011630:Pubic Bone / Q000601:surgery; D012008:Recurrence; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery