A comparison of post operative pain and hospital stay between Lichtenstein’s repair and Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) repair of Inguinal hernia: A randomized controlled trial.

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Authors

Ishtiaq Ahmed · Rawalpindi Medical University

Abstract

There is definitely less post operative pain after laparoscopic repair but hospital stay is same in both the procedures but laparoscopic procedure does increase the cost.

Topics & Keywords

Hernia repair and management Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences

Volume 31, Issue 5, pp. 1062-6

DOI: 10.12669/pjms.315.4811

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