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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Main Authors: A Dey, T Sahu, V K Malik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
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