BIOLAP: biological versus synthetic mesh in laparo-endoscopic inguinal hernia repair: study protocol for a randomized, multicenter, self-controlled clinical trial

Abstract Background Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most common surgical operations globally; more than 20 million groin herniae are repaired annually worldwide. Recurrence after an inguinal hernia operation is a considerable clinical problem. Another remaining problem after hernia surgery is t...

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Main Authors: C. S. Seefeldt, J. S. Meyer, J. Knievel, A. Rieger, R. Geißen, R. Lefering, M. M. Heiss
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-018-3122-5