Case List History Objectives Radiology Images Questions HERNIAS Case #1 - A 17 year old with a bulge in his R groin DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 7.) What are indications and advantages for laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernias? Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernias: less pain, quicker recovery. This method does require general anesthesia whereas an open repair can be done under regional or local anesthesia. Indications for laparoscopic repair: recurrent groin hernias and bilateral groin hernias.
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