Ilioinguinal Block in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair

This study is undertaken to clarify whether intraoperative blockage with 40 ml of ½ % Marcaine© of the nerves in the ilio-inguinal canal may decrease postoperative pain after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Patients will be randomised to injection of Marcaine© og a needle prick per-operatively. Pain will be estimated using the VAS score in: 1. the wound 2 the abdomen 3 the shoulder Scoring will be performed: 1. pre-operatively 2. 1 hour postoperatively 3. at discharge from the hospital d day 1,2 and 3 post OP e. 1 year post OP