In this modern surgery era, laparoscopic surgery has gained paramount importance due to its minimally invasive technique, decreased hospital stay, and better cosmesis. Hence the emphasis is on reducing hospital stay and postoperative morbidity with matter to cosmesis. Even though 1 laparoscopic repair has become more popular for long-term outcomes, it needs further evaluation . The present study compares the paraumbilical 2,3 hernia repair in adults by an open and laparoscopic method in view of hospital stay, postoperative complications, and return to normal activities