Femoral hernias usually require surgical intervention. Open hernia repair involves making a small incision in the groin and manually moving the hernia to its proper location. Comparatively, laparoscopic surgery uses minimally invasive incisions and a small camera to repair the hernia with synthetic mesh. Laparoscopic surgeries usually have shorter recovery times, but they are not ideal for larger people or those with a history of pelvic surgery.

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