Laparoscopic approaches to inguinal hernia repair significantly reduce chronic postoperative pain compared to the Lichtenstein technique. A meta-analysis of 13 studies revealed a relative risk of 0.49 (95% CI: 0.32, 0.75) for lower inguinodynia incidence in patients undergoing laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal or total extraperitoneal repairs. This finding underscores the advantages of laparoscopic methods, suggesting they may lead to improved patient outcomes. Further randomized trials are recommended to refine these results.
• Why it matters: Reducing chronic pain post-surgery enhances patient recovery and comfort.
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