[Inguinal hernia repair: classification and the choice of adequate anaesthesia techniques]

In spite of the great achievements in herniology, the problem of inguinal hernia is not solved. The adequate classification is a step to its proper treaty. The classification of the disease is presented in the article. The study confirms the benefits of local anaesthetic-based techniques over both general and spinal anaesthesia for inguinal hernia repair and presents new methods of treatment. The direct and indirect costs of anaesthesia for inguinal hernia repair are lowest when using local anaesthesia with or without sedation. Local anaesthesia-based techniques with conscious sedation fulfil all the requirements for the ideal ambulatory anaesthetic.