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Evaluating Results of Inguinal Hernia Repair: Assessing the Evidence for Minimally Invasive Compared to Open Techniques

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  • Benjamin A. Y. Cher

  • Qinyun Lin

  • Kenneth A. Frank

  • Courtney J. Balentine

  • September 5, 2026

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    The debate over minimally invasive surgery (MIS) versus open surgery for inguinal hernia repair remains unresolved despite numerous studies.

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    Proponents of open repair argue that MIS leads to more recurrences, while MIS advocates claim improved outcomes due to technical advances.

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    The Robustness of Inference to Replacement (RIR) method quantifies the strength of study findings, aiding in clinical decision-making.

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    The study assessed long-term outcomes like hernia recurrence and chronic pain, as well as short-term postoperative measures.

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    RIR allows for comparisons of robustness among multiple outcomes within a study and across different studies over time.

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Outcomes after inguinal hernia repair: how strong is the evidence for minimally invasive versus open repair?

  • by Benjamin A. Y. Cher, Qinyun Lin, Kenneth A. Frank, Courtney J. Balentine

  • September 5, 2026

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