As the management of inguinal hernias have evolved over hundreds of years, so too has our paradigm of what constitutes the "best repair." To best answer what the ideal inguinal hernia repair is, the authors take an in-depth look at considerations to the patient, the provider, and the health care system.
Keywords: Hernia repair; Inguinal hernia; Laparoscopy; Lichtenstein repair; Mesh; Quality; Review; Value.
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