Comparative Study of Inguinal Hernia Repair After Radical Prostatectomy, Prostate Biopsy, Transurethral Resection of the Prostate or Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection

Abstract

Radical prostatectomy predisposes to higher inguinal hernia repair rates than in the 3 examined control groups. A higher rate of inguinal hernia repair after radical prostatectomy warrants consideration in the discussion of radical prostatectomy perioperative complications.