Laparoscopic Hernia Repair versus Open Herniotomy in Children: A Controlled Randomized Study

Background. Laparoscopic hernia repair in infancy and childhood is still debatable. The objective of this study is to compare laparoscopic assisted hernia repair versus open herniotomy as regards operative time, hospital stay, postoperative hydrocele formation, recurrence rate, iatrogenic ascent of...

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Main Authors: Rafik Shalaby, Refaat Ibrahem, Mohamed Shahin, Abdelaziz Yehya, Mohamed Abdalrazek, Ibrahim Alsayaad, Maged Ali Shouker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Minimally Invasive Surgery
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/484135