title: Open herniorrhaphy is safer and cheaper than laparoscopic surgery.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Notaras
mesh_terms: D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D012449:Safety