Open hernia repair better than laparoscopic

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Although laparoscopic repair is associated with a small reduction in pain and it gets your patient back to work a day sooner, it carries a greater risk of serious complications and recurrence. (LOE=1b)

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Neumayer L, Giobbie-Hurder A, Jonasson O, et al. Open mesh versus laparoscopic mesh repair of inguinal hernia. N Engl J Med 2004; 350:1819–1827.

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The Journal of Family Practice - 53(8)

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Neumayer L, Giobbie-Hurder A, Jonasson O, et al. Open mesh versus laparoscopic mesh repair of inguinal hernia. N Engl J Med 2004; 350:1819–1827.

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Neumayer L, Giobbie-Hurder A, Jonasson O, et al. Open mesh versus laparoscopic mesh repair of inguinal hernia. N Engl J Med 2004; 350:1819–1827.

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5308JFP_POEMs4.pdf

Article PDF

5308JFP_POEMs4.pdf

BOTTOM LINE

Although laparoscopic repair is associated with a small reduction in pain and it gets your patient back to work a day sooner, it carries a greater risk of serious complications and recurrence. (LOE=1b)

BOTTOM LINE

Although laparoscopic repair is associated with a small reduction in pain and it gets your patient back to work a day sooner, it carries a greater risk of serious complications and recurrence. (LOE=1b)

Issue

The Journal of Family Practice - 53(8)

Issue

The Journal of Family Practice - 53(8)

Page Number

604-612

Page Number

604-612

Publications

The Journal of Family Practice

MDedge Family Medicine

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