Minimally invasive surgery shows better outcomes for groin hernias

A systematic review and meta-analysis revealed that minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for acute groin hernias significantly reduces the rates of bowel resection, superficial surgical site infections, and hospital length of stay compared to traditional open surgery. Although both approaches showed similar results regarding operation duration, prosthesis use, and overall postoperative complications, the advantages of MIS underscore its potential as a preferred treatment method for acute groin hernias.