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01-10-2012 | Editorial

Meta-analyses of lightweight versus conventional (heavyweight) mesh in inguinal hernia surgery

Authors: M. Miserez, R. J. Fitzgibbons Jr., V. Schumpelick

Published in: Hernia | Issue 5/2012

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Meta-analyses are considered by many as the holy grail of evidence-based medicine. This invited comment shows that the methodology of performing a meta-analysis is of crucial importance for adequate interpretation of the pooled data. Despite some limitations in the different papers published, the editors believe that the meta-analyses in this issue of Hernia add important information to the current debate of using heavyweight vs. lightweight (or large pore) meshes in open and laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. …

Title: Meta-analyses of lightweight versus conventional (heavyweight) mesh in inguinal hernia surgery
Authors: M. Miserez
R. J. Fitzgibbons Jr.
V. Schumpelick
Publication date: 01-10-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Hernia / Issue 5/2012
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-012-0962-x

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