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5 documented risks. Severity reflects clinical significance, not probability.
Recurrence
moderate2.00% (1.00–5.00%)Prevention: Mesh reinforcement; tension-free repair; experienced surgeon; smoking cessation pre-op.
Sources: cochrane-laparoscopic-vs-open-hernia
Chronic post-operative pain
moderate5.00% (2.00–10.00%)Prevention: Laparoscopic approach (lower than open); lightweight mesh; appropriate mesh fixation.
Sources: nice-ta160-laparoscopic-hernia, cochrane-laparoscopic-vs-open-hernia
Bowel or bladder injury
severe0.50%Prevention: Careful trocar placement; experienced laparoscopic team.
Sources: cochrane-laparoscopic-vs-open-hernia
Mesh infection
severe0.20%Prevention: Antibiotic prophylaxis; sterile technique.
Sources: who-surgical-safety-checklist
Trocar-site hernia
minor1.00%Prevention: Fascial closure of larger ports.
Sources: cochrane-laparoscopic-vs-open-hernia