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Review
. 2015 Sep 16;3(9):789-92.
doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v3.i9.789.

Current trends in laparoscopic groin hernia repair: A review

Harvinder Singh Pahwa  1 , Awanish Kumar  1 , Prerit Agarwal  1 , Akshay Anand Agarwal  1
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Review

Current trends in laparoscopic groin hernia repair: A review

Harvinder Singh Pahwa et al. World J Clin Cases. .

Abstract

Hernia is a common problem of the modern world with its incidence more in developing countries. Inguinal hernia is the most common groin hernia repaired worldwide. With advancement in technology operative techniques of repair have also evolved. A PubMed and COCHRANE database search was accomplished in this regard to establish the current status of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in view of recent published literature. Published literature support that laparoscopic hernia repair is best suited for recurrent and bilateral inguinal hernia although it may be offered for primary inguinal hernia if expertise is available.

Keywords: Day care surgery; Inguinal groin hernia; Laparoscopic hernia repair; Lichtenstein repair; Open hernia repair.

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