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Open AccessEndoscopic repair of primary versus recurrent male unilateral inguinal hernias: Are there differences in the outcome?
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Open AccessDo we need antibiotic prophylaxis in endoscopic inguinal hernia repair? Results of the Herniamed Registry
The use of antibiotic prophylaxis in inguinal hernia repair is a controversial issue. Accepted randomized controlled trials or registry data with specific analysis of endoscopic repaired patients do not exist.