Sources
Evidence library
A curated set of the guidelines, systematic reviews, and registries our editorial team consults when writing and reviewing hernia content. Every article on this site links back to primary sources; this page consolidates the most important ones in one place.
International guidelines
Systematic reviews and trials
Registries and safety data
How we use these sources
Systematic reviews and society guidelines take precedence over single trials. When sources disagree, we present the range of evidence rather than pick a side. See methodology for the full process.
Last reviewed: July 2026