MINIMALLY INVASIVE APPROACH IN SURGERY OF INGUINAL HERNIA

Authors

  • N. IORDACHE “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22551/3xqf3z62

Keywords:

INGUINAL HERNIA, SURGERY

Abstract

The history of groin hernia repair dates back to the times of Ancient Egypt and Greece, including also Hippocrates reference, Galen anatomical insights and passing to Middle Ages in 13th Century when Ronaldo Parmensis in Practica Chirurgiae established a cornerstone with details of medical treatment of hernia with an astonishing picture.

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Published

2025-07-08