Low reoperation rates in young males after sutured repair of indirect inguinal hernia: Arguments for a tailored approach

The cumulative reoperation rate after annulorrhaphy for 18-29 year old males was significantly lower compared with all other age groups. When taken into consideration, that young males at the same time have the highest risk of developing chronic pain after mesh repair the results indicate, that annulorrhaphy could be a valid option for young men with indirect inguinal hernias. Thus, we propose a tailored approach for this patient group.