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Laparoscopic versus open surgery for ventral hernia repair—which is best?

Nature Clinical Practice Gastroenterology & Hepatology volume 3, pages 372–373 (2006)Cite this article

boxed-textBeldi G et al. (2006) Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair is safe and cost effective. Surg Endosc 20: 92–95

The laparoscopic repair of ventral hernias is a viable and safe option, but the recurrence rate in the longer term will define its overall impact

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The authors have received research grants from the following companies: Ethicon, Inc; W.L. Gore & Associates; Ethicon Endosurgery; Stryker Endoscopy; Cook Biotech; and Karl Storz of America.

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Zerey, M., Heniford, B. Laparoscopic versus open surgery for ventral hernia repair—which is best?. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 3, 372–373 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncpgasthep0548

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