Advice on driving after groin hernia surgery in the United Kingdom: questionnaire survey
- 28 October 2000
- Vol. 321 (7268) , 1056
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.321.7268.1056
Abstract
Editorial by Amid Ambulatory surgery using modern repair techniques has changed the pattern of convalescence after repair of groin hernia by reducing postoperative pain and allowing early mobility.1 Driving after herniorrhaphy has potential safety, financial, and social implications. We surveyed the advice given to patients on driving after groin hernia surgery. In 1998 we sent a questionnaire covering various aspects of hernia repair to a random sample of 200 consultant general surgeons in the United Kingdom selected from a list provided by the Royal College of Surgeons. A similar questionnaire was sent to the general managers of 30 day surgery units randomly selected from a list provided by the British Association of Day Surgery. We report their responses to questions concerning advice on driving after repair of groin hernia (under …Keywords
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