A Study Was Conducted That Compared Laparoscopic and Open-Mesh Methods

A study was conducted that compared laparoscopic and open-mesh methods of inguinal hernia repair and also compared TEP and TAPP techniques for cost and patient outcome effectiveness.Some of the factors measured included patient's return to prior activities,persisting pain and numbness,infection,length of operation time,and complications.The researchers discovered several compelling findings and many differences between the two approaches.Select two statements that reflect true findings from the study.

A) TEP and TAPP techniques were of similar cost to the patient.
B) Mesh infection rate was low with both techniques.
C) There was no significant difference in complication rates.
D) There was no apparent difference in the rate of hernia recurrence.
E) Return to work and activity was similar for the two techniques.
F) TEPP and open-mesh techniques shared equal costs to the patient.

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