Long-Term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Intracorporeal Inguinal Hernia Ligation in Infants Under 1 Year of Age

Abstract

Laparoscopic intracorporeal inguinal hernia ligation in patients under the age of 1 year is safe and effective. Recurrence rates may be lower than those in patients under 1 year of age undergoing a traditional open repair. However, there may be a higher rate iatrogenic of cryptorchidism in this laparoscopic group.