Laparoscopic total extraperitoneal approach versus open lichtenstein repair of primary unilateral uncomplicated inguinal hernia: a prospective randomised controlled trial in Hospital Selayang, selangor

• Main Author: Yen, Fong Voon
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: R Medicine (General); RA440-440.87 Study and teaching. Research; RC870-923 Diseases of the genitourinary system. Urology
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/60770/1/DR%20FONG%20VOON%20YEN%20-%20e.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/60770/

The optimal technique for inguinal hernia repair remains contentious. Laparoscopic surgery has emerged as a new treatment modality for inguinal hernia repair recently and it creates controversy because its benefits are debatable. Endoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hemioplasty (TEP) has b...