Hernia (Inguinal and Femoral)

Assessment and management of groin hernias.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)

Last reviewed: 21 October 2025

Surgery

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Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Inguinal hernia

CKS: Inguinal Hernia Scenario

European Hernia Society guidelines on the treatment of inguinal hernia in adult patients

NICE guideline [NG180]

Royal College of Surgeons guidelines on the management of groin hernia

ACOEM Practice Guidelines Version 3 (ACOEM V3)

Groin Hernia: Inguinal and Femoral Repair. American College of Surgeons: Division of Education