We found that female sex , direct inguinal hernias at the primary procedure , operation for a recurrent inguinal hernia , and smoking were significant risk factors for recurrence after inguinal hernia surgery .
Background .
Several factors influence the risk of recurrence after inguinal hernia surgery ; however , a systematic review and meta- analysis of patient-related risk factors for recurrence after inguinal hernia surgery has not been performed earlier .
Laparoscopic transperitoneal procedure for routine repair of groin hernia
Laparoscopic transperitoneal hernioplasty ( TAPP ) repair  of inguinal hernias is thought to be a difficult surgical technique with high complication rates . The present study evaluated TAPP based on prospect i ve documentation
We found that female sex , direct inguinal hernias at the primary procedure , operation for a recurrent inguinal hernia , and smoking were significant risk factors for recurrence after inguinal hernia surgery .
Background .
Several factors influence the risk of recurrence after inguinal hernia surgery ; however , a systematic review and meta- analysis of patient-related risk factors for recurrence after inguinal hernia surgery has not been performed earlier .