Since Lichtenstein hernioplasty got a widespread acceptance in surgical practice, the rate of hernia recurrence has fallen substantially (from 30 % to 4-14 %). KEY WORDS: inguinal hernia, open hernia repair, Lichtenstein’s operation, Shouldice's operation Besides, in Ukraine inguinal hernia repair is most frequently performed of open access that causes the topic's timeliness. The article does not deal with laparoendoscopic options of hernia repair (TAPP and TEP), as they require a separate section in the anatomy of the inguinal region and endoscopic techniques' volumetric description. These findings are in agreement with the recommendations of the Ukrainian association of surgeons-herniologists and the European European Hernia Society (EHS).

The review presents the frequency, anatomy, classification, diagnosis, and the most effective open methods of inguinal hernia’s operative therapy in adult patients. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Ukraine OPEN INGUINAL HERNIA REPAIR IN ADULT PATIENTS

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