Introduction of pediatric laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in Guatemala

Abstract Purpose Introducing new surgical techniques in a developing country can be challenging. Inguinal hernias in children are a common surgical problem, and open repair is the standard surgical approach. Laparoscopic repair has gained popularity in developed countries because of similar results....

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Main Authors: Juan P. Cóbar, Peter F. Nichol
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-023-02262-6