Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4279176 | The American Journal of Surgery | 2013 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Current evidence suggests similar operative results for endoscopic and laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, with a trend toward higher morbidity for the preperitoneal approach. Randomized trials with a longer-term follow-up are needed in order to assess the effect of each approach on the prevention of recurrence.
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Authors
Stavros A. M.D., George A. M.D., Ph.D., Detlef K. M.D., Ph.D., Volker M.D., Ph.D., Oliver O. M.D., Rudolph M.D., Ph.D., Frank A. M.D., Ph.D.,