Which is more appropriate, minimally invasive or open umbilical hernia, depends on the patient’s financial considerations, the extent of the condition, etc. and cannot be generalized. Umbilical hernia surgery is a smaller surgery, using the traditional open approach, the incision is also smaller, the site is hidden, and the cost is lower than minimally invasive, patients can be preferred. Especially if the patient has a first umbilical hernia and the hernia is unilateral, an open incision is more appropriate. If the patient’s umbilical hernia is bilateral hernia, the use of minimally invasive can reduce the incision, a one-time completion of both sides of the operation; has been used in the traditional open surgery umbilical hernia treatment, the original site of the recurrence, can be used minimally invasive, more convenient surgical access; minimally invasive surgery needs to be used in general anesthesia mode, the fear of pain in people who choose minimally invasive suitable. Patients with umbilical hernia, surgical choice of minimally invasive or open surgery, it is recommended to choose under the guidance of the doctor’s advice.