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A Retrospective Nationwide Comparison of Laparoscopic vs Open Inguinal Hernia Repair in Children
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Surgeon annual volume impacts recurrence rates of pediatric inguinal hernia repairs: A multi-institutional study
54 s · Published Feb 2026
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Effect of a Pediatric Surgeon's Primarily Performed Technique on Inguinal Hernia Recurrence Rates: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study
53 s · Published Jan 2026
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Female Neonatal Inguinal Hernia Repair Dr. Tamer Ashraf Wafa
4 min · Published Jul 2021
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Best of the Best Gen Surg - Predictors of Low and High Opioid Tablet Consumption after Inguinal Hernia Repair – an ACHQC Opioid Reduction Task Force Analysis - Dr. Warren
11 min · Published Sep 2022
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Case-Based Journal Review: Inguinal Hernia 2025
19 min · Published Apr 2025
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BOB Ped Surg 2023 - Wendy Song, CAPS - Presentation
Published Feb 2023
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Intestinal Atresia Types Explained: Grossfeld Classification for Pediatric Surgery
1 min · Published Sep 2026
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Derivation and validation of the Pediatric Community-Acquired Pneumonia Severity (PedCAPS) score: A prospective cohort study
50 s · Published Sep 2026
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FETO for Late-Diagnosed Severe Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) at Cincinnati Children's with Dr. Beth Rymeski
4 min · Published Sep 2026
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Severe Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) Case: FETO Management & Unexpected Findings with Dr. Beth Rymeski
3 min · Published Sep 2026
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Fetoscopic Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion (FETO) Procedure: Step-by-Step Guide with Dr. Beth Rymeski
4 min · Published Sep 2026
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Choledochal Cyst Types Explained: Pediatric Surgery Fundamentals
1 min · Published Sep 2026
What the experts said
A nationwide study examined over 53,000 children who had inguinal hernia repair across the United States.
Approximately 16% of pediatric inguinal hernia repairs in the study were performed laparoscopically.
The majority of pediatric inguinal hernia repairs in the study were open repairs.
Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair had more than 3 times the risk of same-side recurrence compared to open surgery.
Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair was linked to fewer future surgeries on the opposite side (metachronous hernias).
The findings comparing laparoscopic and open inguinal hernia repair held up after adjusting for hospital differences and patient factors.
Open inguinal hernia repair has a lower risk of same-side recurrence compared to laparoscopic repair.
Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair may reduce the chance of needing surgery on the contralateral side.