Question 6 (part 2) · LEK · Inguinal hernia
Which of the following statements are true about the treatment of inguinal hernias:
1) most procedures are day-case surgeries;
2) laparoscopic treatment of inguinal hernias is connected with increased pain immediately after the procedure;
3) laparoscopic access in the treatment of hernias requires general anaesthesia;
4) laparoscopic treatment of hernias is particularly beneficial in patients with recurring and bilateral hernias;
5) in the case of the so-called sports hernia emergency surgical treatment is required.
The correct answer is:
2) laparoscopic treatment of inguinal hernias is connected with increased pain immediately after the procedure;
3) laparoscopic access in the treatment of hernias requires general anaesthesia;
4) laparoscopic treatment of hernias is particularly beneficial in patients with recurring and bilateral hernias;
5) in the case of the so-called sports hernia emergency surgical treatment is required.
The correct answer is:
- A. all the above.
- B. 1,3,4.
- C. 2,3,4,5.
- D. 1,2,5.
- E. 1,5.
Hint
Compare early postoperative pain after laparoscopic versus open repair, and ask whether a sports hernia is ever a surgical emergency.
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