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The study analyzed 9,590 children undergoing inguinal hernia repair, with a median age of 2 years and 10 months.
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Laparoscopic surgery was performed in 93.1% of cases, showing shorter operative times and fewer complications compared to open repair.
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Incarceration occurred in 4.2% of children, while recurrence rates were noted at 1.4%, with specific risk factors identified.
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Females, children ≤1 year, and unilateral hernias had a higher risk of incarceration, while male sex and age >1 year predicted recurrence.
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Laparoscopic techniques identified contralateral hernias in 39.2% of unilateral cases, emphasizing the approach's diagnostic advantages.
