Comparative evaluation of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair versus open inguinal hernioplasty with respect to chronic groin pain
Background: Although groin hernia repairs carry different eponyms according to the approach, the techniques have similar objectives. Postoperative recovery is uncomplicated in most patients. However, some patients continue to experience chronic pain and discomfort for months or even years after hern...
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2012-01-01
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Series: | Current Medicine Research and Practice |
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Online Access: | http://www.cmrpjournal.org/article.asp?issn=2352-0817;year=2012;volume=2;issue=5;spage=265;epage=269;aulast=Dey |