For the recurrent right inguinal hernia, which approach was used?

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Laparoscopic repair is often chosen for a recurrent inguinal hernia because approaching from the inside gives a clear view of the entire myopectineal region and allows placing a new mesh across the defect from a different plane. This is especially helpful after a prior repair, where scar tissue can make the anterior approach more challenging; the laparoscopic route avoids that scar and enables a broad, reliable overlap to address the weakness that caused the recurrence. Watchful waiting isn’t appropriate for a recurrent hernia due to the ongoing risk of progression or incarceration, and while open or robotic options exist, the laparoscopic approach offers the advantageous visualization and durable repair that recurrence cases commonly need.