my doctor just diagnosed me with an inguinal hernia and recommended surgery but I'm confused about which option is better - laparoscopic or open surgery also which one has a lower chance of the hernia coming back later

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair generally offers benefits like faster recovery and less pain compared to open surgery, but there's no significant difference in recurrence rates between the two. Ultimately, the best approach depends on individual factors and surgeon experience

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