Preferred type of surgery?

There is no one best hernia repair. You are right to figure that out. The repair should be based on your needs.

Pros of open:
– can be done under sedation without general anesthesia
– may be cosmetically a better scar
– non-mesh alternatives available
– low recurrence of done by an expert

Pros of lap:
– less chronic pain risk
– shorter recovery time
– lower recurrence if done by an expert
– best for bilateral inguinal hernias
– lower infection risk