Optimizing Inguinal Hernia Surgery

Abstract

Chapter 1General introduction and thesis outline Part I Optimizing the use of mesh Chapter 2Lightweight mesh is recommended in open inguinal (Lichtenstein) hernia repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis Surgery 2020 Chapter 3Higher recurrence rate after endoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair with Ultrapro lightweight mesh: 5-year results of a randomized controlled trial (TULP-trial) Annals of Surgery 2018 Chapter 4a Heavyweight mesh is superior to lightweight mesh in laparoendoscopic inguinal hernia repair: a meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials Annals of Surgery 2020 Chapter 4b Response to Comment on "Heavyweight mesh is superior to lightweight mesh in laparo-endoscopic inguinal hernia repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis" Annals of Surgery 2020II Optimizing TEP repair for specific patient populations Chapter 5 Is young age a risk factor for chronic postoperative inguinal pain after endoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) repair? Hernia 2019 Chapter 6 Athletes with inguinal disruption benefit from endoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) repair Hernia 2018 Chapter 7 Influence of previous laparo-endoscopic inguinal hernia repair on performing radical prostatectomy: a nationwide survey among urological surgeons Surgical Endoscopy 2020 Part III Optimizing follow-up Chapter 8 Value and patient appreciation of follow-up after endoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair Hernia 2020 Chapter 9 Experience with the PINQ-PHONE telephone questionnaire for detection of recurrences after endoscopic inguinal hernia repair Hernia 2019 Chapter 10 Reliability and Validity of the Inguinal Hernia Smartphone Application for Follow-up after Inguinal Hernia Repair: protocol of a prospective cohort study In progress Part IV General discussion and summary Chapter 11 Summarizing discussion, conclusions and future perspectives Chapter 12 Summary in Dutch | Nederlandse samenvatting Appendices Review committee List of publications Acknowledgements|Dankwoord Curriculum Vitae