Open versus laparoscopic indirect inguinal hernia repair in children: a ten-year retrospective review of laparoscopic percutaneous internal ring suturing

This retrospective study compares traditional open repair with laparoscopic percutaneous internal ring suturing for pediatric indirect inguinal hernias over a ten-year period. The analysis evaluates surgical outcomes, complications, and recovery metrics between the two approaches to inform clinical decision-making in pediatric hernia management.