[Social aspect of inguinal herniotomy]

This article reviews current concepts of inguinal hernia repair--one of the most common operations in a surgery practice. The social-economic problems of repair of inguinal hernia are also discussed. There is much variation in the time when a patient returns to work after inguinal hernia repair. Factors such as patient expectations are strongly associated with return to work after inguinal hernia repair. Depression significantly delayed return to work. The management of plastic surgery on posterior wall of inguinal canal is recommended as promoting earlier return to work. The problems of Georgia on the way to insurance medicine are also discussed.