Discussion on the reoperation of recurrent inguinal hernia

Inguinal hernia repair is a clinically common procedure to treat abdominal external hernia. More than 20 million hernias are estimated to be repaired every year around the world. With the continuous development of patch materials and endoscopy technology, various repair materials and surgical methods emerge in an endless stream. However, recurrence is always one of the inevitable complications after operation, and it has become the main cause of reoperation for patients. Recurrent inguinal hernia can be cured by surgical treatment. Due to that it is a complex disease with diverse clinical manifestations, difficult management and many complications, how to master the timing and technique of operation correctly, prevent postoperative complications, deal with the original patch, and give humanistic care has become the focus of attention of hernia surgeons. The author has discussed the reoperation of recurrent inguinal hernia in this paper. Key words: Hernia; Inguinal hernia; Recurrent hernia; Reoperation; Operation timing; Surgical procedure; Complications