Department of Surgery, Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, Ireland
Research Article
Ventral Hernia Repair: A National Survey in the Republic of Ireland
Author(s): Mannion Jennifer*, Horan Michelle, Tewatia Vikram, Vu Mary, Johnston Sean and Hehir Dermot
Introduction: Abdominal wall herniation is a common surgical problem and repair is associated with high complication and recurrence rates. The operative approach is variable depending on patient and hernia characteristics. While there has been a gradual trend towards minimally invasive techniques internationally, surgical practice in the Republic of Ireland is currently undocumented.
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