September 10, 2025World Journal of SurgeryOpen Access

Laparoscopic Versus Open Approach for Emergency Repair of Groin Hernias: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

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Laparoscopic repair leads to a shorter length of hospital stay, reducing it by nearly 3 days compared to open repair.
The laparoscopic approach also resulted in significantly lower risks of wound infections, indicating its safety advantages.
Operative time shows no significant difference between laparoscopic and open methods, suggesting both are equally efficient.
Finding highlights the potential of laparoscopic repair as a feasible alternative to open repair in acute cases.

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Systematic review finds laparoscopic repair reduces hospital stays and complication rates in emergency groin hernias.

Lai et al. (2025) studied this question.

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