Minimally invasive surgery. No benefit in hernia repair...

EDITOR, - In his review of minimally invasive procedures in abdominal surgery John R T Monson described procedures that have gained acceptance,1 but some procedures are still experimental and controversial. An example is laparoscopic repair of an inguinal hernia, which has been promoted as less painful than conventional open repair, with a shorter stay in hospital and a shorter recovery period. Both procedures are suitable for day case surgery. Laparoscopic repair of an inguinal hernia requires …