Comparison of short- to mid-term efficacy of nonfixation and permanent tack fixation in laparoscopic total extraperitoneal hernia repair: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Objective: We systematically reviewed the literature and pooled data for a meta-analysis to compare the efficacy and safety of mesh fixation and nonfixation in laparoscopic total extraperitoneal (TEP) hernia repair. Materials and Methods: We performed a systematic search of PubMed® and a Cochrane re...

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Main Authors: Chi-Wen Lo, Yao-Chou Tsai, Stephen Shei-Dei Yang, Cheng-Hsing Hsieh, Shang-Jen Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Tzu-Chi Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.tcmjmed.com/article.asp?issn=1016-3190;year=2019;volume=31;issue=4;spage=244;epage=253;aulast=Lo