Comparative Analysis of Surgical Outcomes Between Open Herniotomy and Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Among Pediatric Patients with Inguinal Hernias: A Five-Year Retrospective Review at Tanzania’s National Hospital

While LHR demonstrated shorter operative time, faster recovery, and favourable cosmetic outcomes, the potential for hernia recurrence warrants careful consideration when selecting the surgical approach. Given the inherent methodological limitations, these findings should be interpreted with caution. Nevertheless, the findings provide valuable preliminary evidence that can inform future larger-scale, well-powered studies aimed at evaluating the long-term outcomes of LHR in LMIC settings.