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While minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is often preferred, open anterior mesh repair is a valid approach particularly when requiring mesh, suture, or tack removal. This study evaluates the outcomes of a small incision open anterior mesh repair, including foreign body (FB) removal, in an Australian cohort.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Retrospective analysis of patients who underwent open anterior mesh repair for a clinically detectable recurrent inguinal hernia at a tertiary centre. Demographics, hernia history, intraoperative findings, anaesthetic technique, complications, and follow\u2010up symptoms were analysed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>From 2001 to 2024, 173 patients were included (97.7% male, median age of 66). Swelling (54.9%) was the most common symptoms. 82.7% had a prior open repair, same\u2010day procedures occurred in 40% and 13.3% were treated under local anaesthesia with sedation. FB removal was done in 15.6% of patients. The overall complication rate was 10.4%, wound or spermatic cord haematoma (5.2%) was the most common. At median follow\u2010up of 35.7 months, (range 9.7\u2013163 months), 92.3% were pain\u2010free. Minor discomfort occurred in 7.6%, no patient reported moderate or severe pain and re\u2010recurrence is 5.2%. No major complications occurred during FB removal. Subgroup analysis showed no significant difference in outcomes based on the prior repair approach, FB removal, or nerve management.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Open anterior mesh repair for recurrent inguinal hernia is safe and effective, even after prior anterior repairs, and enables safe removal of FBs. 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