Laparoscopic Repair with Mesh Reinforcement is a Feasible Alternative for Epigastric Hernia: A Retrospective Study Comparing Laparoscopic with Open Repair.

Laparoscopic hernia repair tended to be associated with a lower risk of recurrence, but this difference was not statistically significant. Although the surgical duration was longer for the LEHR group, the postoperative outcomes were similar between groups, making laparoscopic repair a feasible alternative to the open approach for epigastric hernias.