Advantages of Keyhole Surgery or Laparoscopic Surgery

Advantages of Keyhole Surgery or Laparoscopic Surgery are following:

• It may offer a quicker recovery. Patient may be able to resume work and normal activities in shorter period.

• Significantly less post-operative pain.

• Other hernias that are not yet visible can be identified and repaired at an earlier stage avoiding the need for future surgery.

• Procedure of choice when there are multiple hernias and for Bilateral Hernias.

• It has better cosmetic results. There are 3 small scars rather than a 6cm-8cm scar if undergoing Open surgery.