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This is a photographically well documented case report of endoscopic patch repair of an inguinal hernia in a female patient. The surgical steps as well as the repair materials are described in detail. Patch repair of abdominal hernias is a promising new application of minimally invasive endoscopic surgery.
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Popp, L.W. Endoscopic patch repair of inguinal hernia in a female patient. Surg Endosc 4, 10–12 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00591403
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