title: [Current recommendations for aftercare in patients following hernia repair].
abstract: Abdominal wall hernias, in particular inguinal hernias are the most frequently encountered entity in general surgery. Consequently, the socio-economic burden results from the in-hospital phase itself and to a considerable extent from the convalescence period. In addition to the surgical procedure and the occupation of the patient there are two factors of particular significance influencing the aftercare: the post-operative pain and the given recommendations for postoperative strain. Next to patient-factor adapted operative procedures it is therefore essential, to offer a standardized pain management and recommendations for postoperative strain. Currently there is no conclusion, whether the minimally invasive techniques will be established as the "Gold-standard", particularly from an economic point of view and the introduction of the DRG in Switzerland.
authors.affiliation: Allgemeinchirurgische Universitätsklinik, Universitätsspital Basel. dmatz@uhbs.ch
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Matz
authors.forename: Philipp
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kirchhoff
mesh_terms: D000359:Aftercare / Q000379:methods; D003289:Convalescence; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000601:surgery*; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D010535:Laparoscopy; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000628:therapy*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D018582:Sick Leave; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D013557:Switzerland