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Totally preperitoneal endoscopic inguinal hernia repair

Baki Topal, P. Hourlay

British journal of surgery · 1997 · 46 citations · 10 references

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Abstract

Totally preperitoneal endoscopic inguinal hernia repair is safe and reproducible for any type of primary or recurrent inguinal hernia, even in patients with previous subumbilical surgery or severe systemic disease. Careful follow-up is mandatory to assess the late recurrence rate.

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