Understanding patient experiences to improve care for females groin hernia.

Background: Thousands of females undergo inguinal hernia repair annually, yet females have been excluded from prior clinical trials evaluating inguinal hernia repairs. Research shows females face worse outcomes after hernia repair compared to males, including higher recurrence rates, increased chronic pain, and limited data to guide treatment. Prospective studies focused on optimizing outcomes for females are critically needed.

Patient-Reported Outcomes After Opioid-Sparing Surgery Compared With Standard of Care.

This study compares patient-reported outcomes after surgery between opioid-sparing recovery and standard of care.