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Surg. Clin. North Am. · Oct 2013
Review Comparative StudyLaparoscopic versus open inguinal hernia repair.
- Leandro Totti Cavazzola and Michael J Rosen.
- Department of Surgery, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Avenida Montenegro 163, Apartment 802, Bairro Petrópolis, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul 90460-160, Brazil. Electronic address: cavazzola@gmail.com.
- Surg. Clin. North Am. 2013 Oct 1; 93 (5): 1269-79.
AbstractThe laparoscopic approach to inguinal hernia surgery is safe and reliable. It has a similar recurrence rate as open tension-free mesh repair. Because the laparoscopic approach has less chronic postoperative pain and numbness, fast return to normal activities, and decreased incidence of wound infection and hematoma, it should be considered an appropriate approach for inguinal hernia surgery. These results can be achieved if a surgeon is proficient in the technique, has a clear understanding of the anatomy, and performs it on a regular basis. This article focuses on questions related to laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery and provides answers based on published literature. Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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