- male
- 40 Years
- 14/08/2025
I have both inguinal and umbilical hernias and I'm trying to decide between open surgery or laparoscopic method which one is better for fixing them? I'm a bit worried about recovery time and complications so I'd like to know what you recommend based on my situation
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