[Percutaneous laparoscopic hernia repair in children]

Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia in children is not established in the clinical routine so far. Especially the higher rate of recurrences was the main reason to choose open conventional herniotomy. With the development of microinvasive percutaneous extraperitoneal closure, the recurrence rate decreased significantly and is now comparable to that after open hernia repair. Different clinical studies as well as our own experience have confirmed these outcomes.