A randomized clinical trial comparing early patient-reported pain after open anterior mesh repair versus totally extraperitoneal repair of inguinal hernia.

In this randomized clinical trial, we compared two different operating techniques for inguinal hernia repair. Patients were randomized to receiving either open or laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. After the operation, patient-reported pain and functional outcomes were compared. Patients experienced less pain after laparoscopic repair.