Direct access day-case hernia surgery: a logical option for reduction in waiting time
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Introduction: Direct access day-case surgery is feasible in the management of symptomatic groin or para-umbilical hernia. With adequate coordination between the surgical team, GP and the patient, the average waiting time could be reduced without compromising quality of care. Methods: A retrospective review of case notes of patients who underwent hernia repair, under the care of a single consultant surgeon was carried out. Between 1998 and 2002, a total of 427 patients had elective day-case hernia repair. Over this period 137 patients, who were chosen f
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