The Minimally Invasive Inguinal Hernia: Current Trends and Considerations.

Journal: The Surgical clinics of North America
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Abstract

Inguinal hernias are one of the most common surgical pathologies faced by the general surgeon in modern medicine. The cumulative incidence of an inguinal hernia is around 25% in men and 3% in women. The majority of inguinal hernias can be repaired minimally invasively, utilizing either robotic or laparoscopic approaches.

Authors

  • Thomas Q Xu
    Division of Minimally Invasive and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA.
  • Rana M Higgins