Effect of a Pediatric Surgeon's Primarily Performed Technique on Inguinal Hernia Recurrence Rates: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study
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What the experts said
The study examined pediatric inguinal hernia repairs across 21 children's hospitals.
When surgeons who mostly do open repairs performed a laparoscopic repair, the hernia recurrence rate was 3.6%.
When laparoscopic repair was done by surgeons who primarily use that approach, the hernia recurrence rate was 1.7%.
Surgeons who primarily do laparoscopic repairs had similar low recurrence rates whether they operated laparoscopically or open.
Surgeons tend to get the best results with the technique they use most often.
If surgeons split their practice between open and laparoscopic hernia repairs, it is important to maintain strong skills in both so that outcomes can stay consistent.