An evaluation of European in-patient inguinal hernia repair rates in 2023 reveals Austria leading with the highest procedures per hundred thousand, followed closely by Germany and Serbia. Future performance forecasts show that while some countries like Ireland and Poland exhibit positive growth trends, others such as Switzerland, Iceland, and the Netherlands are experiencing significant declines. Countries like France, Finland, and Norway are also seeing noticeable reductions. In the last five years, methodologies to reduce in-patient procedures along with non-surgical alternatives could have influenced these trends towards a more conservative treatment approach.
Key future trends to watch include the increasing adoption of outpatient surgical options, the influence of technological advancements in medical procedures, and evolving healthcare policies aimed at cost reduction across Europe. This may lead to a further decrease in in-patient procedures, especially in countries currently observing declining trends.
Top countries in Repair of Inguinal Hernia Performed on In-Patients by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Procedures) Per Hundred Thousand Persons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Austria | 263.01 | 2023 | +3.71% | +0.082% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 210.07 | 2023 | +3.11% | +0.095% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Serbia | 209.82 | 2023 | +12.38% | +0.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Liechtenstein | 202.34 | 2023 | +20.95% | +27.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 185.25 | 2023 | +7.28% | +0.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 173.57 | 2023 | +7.15% | -0.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 169.53 | 2023 | +4.26% | -1.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 168.85 | 2023 | +5.05% | -0.0012% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Macedonia | 161.79 | 2023 | +8.85% | -1.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 154.8 | 2023 | +7.57% | +0.26% | View data |
