Closure of contralateral patent processus vaginalis in laparoscopic unilateral inguinal hernia repair: Is it necessary?

Our results show that upfront closure of the contralateral open ring in children with unilateral inguinal hernia is unnecessary. These patients can be monitored, and the contralateral side should only be repaired if a clinically significant hernia develops.

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Ria Sharma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2173-6100)
Amar Shah

Publication Details

Journal: Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
Published: 2025-03-05
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4103/jmas.jmas_329_24
Primary Topic: Hernia repair and management
Type: article
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Closure of contralateral patent processus vaginalis in laparoscopic unilateral inguinal hernia repair: Is it necessary?

Ria Sharma, Amar Shah

Mar 5, 2025

Journal of Minimal Access Surgery

Hernia repair and management

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Closure of contralateral patent processus vaginalis in laparoscopic unilateral inguinal hernia repair: Is it necessary?

Ria Sharma, Amar Shah

March 5, 2025article en

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Journal of Minimal Access Surgery

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Hernia repair and management

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Closure of contralateral patent processus vaginalis in laparoscopic unilateral inguinal hernia repair: Is it necessary? — Ria Sharma, Amar Shah · Journal of Minimal Access Surgery (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS