LAPAROSCOPIC INGUINAL HERNIOTOMY: RECREATING THE OPEN OPERATION OPTIMISES OUTCOMES

Standardized laparoscopic inguinal herniotomy with circumferential sac division and purse-string closure addresses concerns about higher recurrence and testicular ascent rates. Prospective study compares outcomes of this modified technique to traditional open herniotomy, with focus on complication rates in high-risk populations including preterm infants.