Routine Neurectomy of Inguinal Nerves During Open Onlay Mesh Hernia Repair: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials.

Objective: The aim of the study was to establish whether an inguinal neurectomy at the time of hernia repair would reduce the risk of postoperative pain for open tension-free sutured mesh repair.

Background: Inguinal hernia repair is a common operative procedure. The development of postoperative pain is uncommon, but at times debilitating.