Conclusion  Early elective herniotomy should be considered in prematures in order to avoid perioperative morbidity and to reduce the risk of incarceration and subsequent testicular ischemia, and hernia recurrence. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00383-010-2573-xAuthors George Vaos, Democritus University of Thrace School of Medicine Department of Pediatric Surgery, Alexandroupolis University Hospital 68100 Alexandroupolis GreeceStefanos Gardikis, Democritus University of Thrace School of Medicine Department of Pediatric Surgery, Alexandroupolis University Hospital 68100 Alexandroupolis GreeceKaterina Kambouri, Democritus University of Thrace School of Medicine Department of Pediatric Surgery, Alexandroupolis University Hospital 68100 A...