Table 3.

Advantages and limitations

Advantages

(1)No requirement for the wound to be open postoperatively for multiple irrigations

(2)Improved visibility of the surgical field

(3)Smaller incisions compared with traditional treatment

(4)Reduced need for postoperative antibiotics

(5)Rehabilitation exercises may be resumed quickly

Limitations

(1)A minor local procedure may be needed at a later stage if a foreign body has not been removed completely.

(2)The cost of this technique is higher than conventional open surgery.