Published online Sep 16, 2015. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v3.i9.789
Peer-review started: November 29, 2014
First decision: March 6, 2015
Revised: June 10, 2015
Accepted: June 30, 2015
Article in press: June 2, 2015
Published online: September 16, 2015
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Hernia is a common problem of the modern world with its incidence more in developing countries. Inguinal hernia is the most common groin hernia repaired worldwide. With advancement in technology operative techniques of repair have also evolved. A PubMed and COCHRANE database search was accomplished in this regard to establish the current status of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in view of recent published literature. Published literature support that laparoscopic hernia repair is best suited for recurrent and bilateral inguinal hernia although it may be offered for primary inguinal hernia if expertise is available.
Core tip: This review compares the laparoscopic hernia repair to conventional open hernia repair techniques in terms of cost, recurrence, procedure related morbidity and quality of life of the patient. Recent published literature has been included in this regard to focus on if any supremacy exists between the two approaches.