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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To compare the efficacy of laparoscopic versus open tension-free mesh repair using biologic mesh for inguinal strangulated hernia.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Clinical data of 27 patients with inguinal strangulated hernia in the Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital between January 2012 and April 2014 were analyzed retrospectively. All the patients underwent one-stage tension-free repair using biological mesh, including laparoscopic(n=13) and open procedures(n=14).</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>As compared with the open group, the laparoscopic group had shorter operative time [(90.8±11.6) min vs. (130.8±32.5) min, P<0.01], lower rates of hematoma/seroma and wound infection[(7.7% vs. 42.9%) and (0 vs. 28.6%) respectively, both P<0.05], faster recovery of bowel function [(2.5±0.3) d vs. (3.8±1.4) d, P<0.01], and shorter hospital stay [(6.3±1.8) d vs. (9.8±3.2) d, P<0.01]. The mean follow-up was 5.7 months (ranged from 2 to 12 months), and no recurrence or serious complications occurred.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Laparoscopic tension-free hernia repair using biological mesh for inguinal strangulated hernia has significant advantage versus open operation.</p>