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. 2025 May 15;29(1):165.
doi: 10.1007/s10029-025-03349-0.

Comment to: Glue versus tackers for mesh fixation in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair : Kitching S, et al. Glue versus tackers for mesh fixation in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: a meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis. Hernia. 2025;29(1):134 [preprint]

Bengt Novik  1
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Comment to: Glue versus tackers for mesh fixation in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair : Kitching S, et al. Glue versus tackers for mesh fixation in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: a meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis. Hernia. 2025;29(1):134 [preprint]

Bengt Novik. Hernia. .
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