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Guidelines for laparoscopic (TAPP) and endoscopic (TEP) treatment of inguinal hernia

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Berney, C.R. Guidelines for laparoscopic (TAPP) and endoscopic (TEP) treatment of inguinal hernia. Surg Endosc 26, 3350–3351 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-012-2293-5

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