Portuguese Inguinal Hernia Cohort (PINE) Study
Portuguese Inguinal Hernia Cohort (PINE) Study
Prospective national cohort study of patients submitted to elective inguinal hernia repair.
 The primary outcome is the prevalence of chronic postoperative inguinal pain, according to
 the EuraHS QoL questionnaire at 3 months postoperatively. The study will be delivered in all
 Portuguese regions through a collaborative research network. Four 2-week inclusion periods
 will be open for recruitment. A site-specific questionnaire will capture procedure volume and
 logistical facilities for hernia surgery.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Elective inguinal hernia repair in a portuguese hospital

 -  Willing and able to consent and comply with the follow up protocol

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Urgent/emergent inguinal hernia repair