Female patients undergoing ventral hernia repair report feeling inadequately informed, affecting their surgical experience.
- 39% of women felt unprepared for postoperative emotions vs. 22% of men.
- 34% of women reported recovery concerns compared to 22% of men, and 14% felt unprepared for surgery vs. 9% of men.
- Key risk factors for dissatisfaction include younger age, severe chronic pain, and suspicion of recurrence.
Surgeons should enhance informational support for female patients to improve satisfaction and outcomes.
Journal Article by Lakjuni Guttesen EÁ, Gram-Hanssen A (…) Baker JJ et 2 al. in Br J Surg
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