Simple method for preventing inguinal hernias after radical retropubic prostatectomy

Inguinal hernias often occur after radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP). We present a novel and simple technique for preventing inguinal hernias after RRP, which any surgeon can complete within a few minutes. Methods: A total of 230 Japanese prostate cancer patients underwent RRP between January 2...

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Published in:	Prostate International
Main Authors:	Hidekazu Koike, Hiroshi Matsui, Yasuyuki Morikawa, Yasuhiro Shibata, Kazuto Ito, Kazuhiro Suzuki
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2013-06-01
Subjects:	Inguinal hernia Control and prevention Prostate neoplasms Prostatectomy
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2287888215300283