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Laparoscopic hernia repair is established as a safe and effective technique. Nevertheless, its indications are disputed, and the technique is not a matter of general agreement.
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Latifi, R., Brem, H., Rosser, J.C. (1999). In Search of a Role for Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair. In: Merrell, R.C., Olson, R.M. (eds) Laparoscopic Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-1408-3_14
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