Open Versus Laparoscopic Inguinal Herniotomy in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Focusing on Postoperative Complications

Conclusions: This meta-analysis favors LH in the repair of bilateral hernias and for unilateral hernias in extraperitoneal approaches’ group. Total postoperative complications were significantly reduced in LH, especially for major postoperative complications in male children.
Source: Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques - Category: Surgery Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research