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A member asked:

Anyone know the best method to date for inguinal hernia repair;the best i found is: lichtenstein tension-free?

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Define "best": Important measures of success include the recurrence rate, recovery, and complication rate. The lichtenstein method (open repair with mesh) is an excellent option but i often prefer laparoscopic repair, especially for "double" (bilateral) and recurrent hernias, due to the shorter recovery time.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 8/24/2018

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