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Laparoscopic repair of incisional hernias is gaining increasing popularity because it has some advantages compared to open techniques [1, 2]. The frequency of infectious complications, for example, is significantly reduced. Previous studies also demonstrated reduced pain after laparoscopic incisional hernia repair, a finding that has also been pointed out in a very recent review [3–7]. In contrast, Pierce et al. clearly showed that early postoperative pain is a major issue [1]. The frequency of prolonged pain was nearly 2% in the laparoscopic group compared with 0.9% in the open group. A recent study found dissatisfying pain in 9% in the long run [8].
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Berger, D., Bientzle, M. (2010). Acute and Chronic Pain After Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair. In: Schumpelick, V., Fitzgibbons, R.J. (eds) Hernia Repair Sequelae. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-11541-7_31
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