title: The development of inguinal herniorrhaphy.
abstract: The history of inguinal herniorrhaphy can be divided into pre- and post- Listerian eras. In this article Bassini's contribution is emphasized along with the preperitoneal approach, the saccular and acquired etiology of herniation, and the use of prostheses or relaxing incisions.
mesh_terms: D005060:Europe; D006115:Greece; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000266:history* / Q000601:surgery; D049668:History, 15th Century; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D049691:History, Medieval; D006801:Humans; D012384:Rome; D014481:United States