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. 2002 Aug 10;325(7359):339.

Why does NICE not recommend laparoscopic herniorraphy? Patients must consider potential serious complications

David Watkin
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Why does NICE not recommend laparoscopic herniorraphy? Patients must consider potential serious complications

David Watkin. BMJ. .
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