This chapter discusses the right time to resume competitive sports after hernia surgery. The authors summarize the available literature in a pragmatic and helpful way and differentiate the recommendations according to the type of surgery performed (inguinal or incisional). Even if the evidence on this question is limited, this chapter offers a very important contribution for advising patients in everyday life.

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When Is It Time for Competitive Sports Again After Hernia Surgery?

  • Philipp Kirchhoff,
  • Henry Hoffmann

摘要

This chapter discusses the right time to resume competitive sports after hernia surgery. The authors summarize the available literature in a pragmatic and helpful way and differentiate the recommendations according to the type of surgery performed (inguinal or incisional). Even if the evidence on this question is limited, this chapter offers a very important contribution for advising patients in everyday life.