Inguinal hernia operations in Germany

There are not exact figures, in Germany, for the frequency of recurrence of hernia after an inguinal hernia operation. Due to a lack of statistics of our own, those of other countries will be used. The Bassini method is still the one most often carried out. Lately, however the Shouldice procedure has been increasingly used. In the case of femoral hernias, the Lotheisen procedure is the technique usually used. Absorbable suture material is predominantly used for the hernial sac and closure of the hernia. Haematoma is the most frequent postoperative complication.