Variation in outcomes and use of laparoscopy in elective inguinal hernia repair
Background The early outcomes of inguinal hernia repair in routine practice and the extent to which the laparoscopic approach is used are unknown. The aims of this study were to identify national benchmarks for early reoperation and readmission rates, to identify the degree to which the laparoscopic...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2019-08-01
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Series: | BJS Open |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs5.50158 |