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To achieve this goal, a retrospective study was conducted, analyzing data from 172 patients who underwent laparoscopic and open mesh repair. The results showed that no early complications occurred in patients undergoing laparoscopic repair, whereas complications were reported in 6.4% of patients undergoing open repair, primarily in older adults. The average hospital stay was also shorter with the laparoscopic approach. These data suggest advantages of laparoscopic surgery, especially for elective procedures, which may help reduce complication rates and accelerate recovery. 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