Pediatric inguinal hernia: open versus laparoscopic approaches to surgical management

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Review shows similar outcomes in open and laparoscopic hernia repairs in children, highlighting anesthetic considerations.

Outcomes for open and laparoscopic inguinal hernia repairs in children are generally similar, making either option viable.
Recent findings indicate that premature infants have fewer adverse events and reduced hospital stays following herniorrhaphy after NICU discharge.
Both open surgery and laparoscopic techniques require specific anesthetic considerations and skills from surgeons.
Surgeons must understand patient factors and anatomical considerations to determine the preferable approach for hernia repair.

Schwab et al. (2025) studied this question.

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