Abstract Background The quality of total extraperitoneal groin hernia repair and recurrence rates are influenced by various factors, potentially including the annual surgical unit volume of repairs. The precise nature of this relationship remains unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of surgical unit volume on reoperation rates for recurrence following total extraperitoneal groin hernia repair. Methods This observational nationwide population-based study utilized prospectively collected d…

Abstract Introduction The quality of total extra-peritoneal groin hernia repair (TEP-GHR) and recurrence rates are influenced by various factors, potentially including the annual volume of repairs conducted by surgical units. The precise nature of this relationship remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the surgical unit volume influence on reoperation rates for recurrence following TEP-GHR. Method This observational nationwide population-based study utilized prospectively collected data from the Swedish…

Abstract Background Quality of totally extra-peritoneal groin hernia repair (TEP-GHR) and recurrence are related to several factors and possibly to the annual volume of repairs carried out by surgical units. The nature of this relationship is still unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the surgical unit volume influence on reoperation for recurrence. Material This observational nationwide population-based study was based on prospectively collected data from the Swedish Hernia Register. All patients ≥15…