Conclusions  Minilaparoscopic herniorrhaphy was superior to open repair with regard to prevention of contralateral hernia occurrence and overall satisfaction. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00464-009-0645-6Authors Yao Chou Tsai, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Taipei Branch Division of Urology, Department of Surgery 289 Jianguo Road, Xindian Taipei TaiwanChao-Chuan Wu, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Taipei Branch Department of Surgery Taipei TaiwanStephen Shei-Dei Yang, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Taipei Branch Division of Urology, Department of Surgery 289 Jianguo Road, Xindian Taipei Taiwan Journal Surgical EndoscopyOnline ISSN 1432-2218Print ISSN 0930-2794 (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)