1) Laparoscopic hernia repair is beneficial compared to open surgery because it causes minimal pain and allows patients to return to normal activities much quicker by avoiding large incisions and muscle cutting. 2) During laparoscopic hernia repair, small incisions are made and surgical tools and a camera are inserted to place a mesh over the defect from inside the abdomen, putting less strain on muscles. 3) Studies show laparoscopic hernia repair reduces post-operative pain and recovery time and has extremely low recurrence rates compared to open surgery due to how the mesh is securely placed from inside.