OPEN AND LAPAROSCOPIC INGUINAL HERNIA REPAIR: OUR EXPERIENCE.

Hernia surgeries are among the most common surgical procedures performed by general surgeons worldwide, involving various techniques. Though laparoscopy has fascinated the surgical world, its use in any aspect should be cautiously weighted. Only being new and technically fascinating, laparoscopy should not be considered as first option in hernia repair, but its use should be individualized as per the patient’s condition, available resources and the surgeon’s experience.