Level 3 | Operation time is longer than in uncomplicated hernia. |
Complication rate and recurrences are similar to uncomplicated cases. | |
Advantage of laparoscopy is that bowel viability can be observed during the whole time of procedure. | |
Frequency of bowel resection is less compared with open hernia surgery. | |
Level 5 | Reduction of hernia content or cutting the hernia ring if necessary for reduction may be safer when overlooking both peritoneal and preperitoneal space. |