An economic evaluation of laparoscopic versus open inguinal hernia repair

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Background The rapid and widespread introduction of minimal access surgery has major implications for the National Health Service. It cannot be assumed that replacing an open procedure with a minimal access alternative will be cost-effective. Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is a procedure for which the potential economic benefits are particularly unclear. It is currently being adopted in many centres, although limited evidence on its clinical and cost-effectiveness exists.

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