Chronic groin pain is more common than recurrence, and it may be lower following laparoscopic hernia repair. Pain often resolves with conservative measures. Following complete evaluation of patient and attempts at non surgical treatment, surgery may be considered. Various treatment algorithms exist with promising results.
Post herniorraphy pain syndrome
Post-vasectomy pain syndrome
Descending perineum syndrome
Urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome
Urethral syndrome
Pelvic congestion syndrome
PELVIS syndrome
Rectovaginal fistula