Bloor, K. orcid.org/0000-0003-4852-9854, Freemantle, N., Khadjesari, Z. et al. (1 more author) (2003) Impact of NICE guidance on laparoscopic surgery for inguinal hernias: analysis of interrupted time series. British medical journal. p. 578. ISSN 1756-1833
Abstract
After the introduction of Bassini's procedure in the late 19th century, methods of repairing hernias changed little until the 1990s, when synthetic mesh and laparoscopic methods arrived. In contrast to the open mesh technique, laparoscopic surgery remains uncommon. In January 2001, the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) issued guidance that stated, "For repair of primary inguinal hernia, open [mesh] should be the preferred surgical procedure." We describe patterns of surgical repair of inguinal hernias and assess the impact of NICE's guidance.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2003 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Health Sciences (York) |
Depositing User: | Repository Officer |
Date Deposited: | 22 Sep 2004 |
Last Modified: | 16 Oct 2024 11:54 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.326.7389.578 |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1136/bmj.326.7389.578 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:120 |