The techniques of paediatric hernia repair have evolved from Antiquity to the present. The classical Open inguinal technique is considered the Gold standard. However, there are certain cases that would benefit from alternative techniques. This work addresses the comparison between the Gold standard and each of two non-standardtechniques: the high-scrotal “Bianchi” technique and the Subcutaneous EndoscopicallyAssisted Ligation (SEAL) of the internal ring technique. Very scarce published research exists on this comparison. The work also aims at the clinical outcome concerningrecurrence and at outlining the advantages and disadvantages of each procedure. A total of 90 patients, of both sexes, and of ages ranging from one month to 11years, underwent herniotomy by one surgeon. They were divided into three groups of 30 each: the control group underwent the Open inguinal technique, and the study groups each underwent either the Bianchi or the SEAL technique. A total of 102 operations werecarried out. The collected data were statistically analyzed.The results indicate no statistical significance between the Open and Bianchi groups regarding operative time, intra-operative difficulties and complications, recurrence, post-operative scar, stitch discomfort or any other post-operative complication. The SEAL group shows a statistically significant difference from the Open group in intra-operative difficulties and complications and post-operative stitch discomfort. However, there is no statistical difference between the SEAL and Open groups in terms of operative time, recurrence, post-operative scar or any other postoperative complication.The Bianchi technique is recommended for herniotomy in boys, has superior cosmetic results, and is worthy of further clinical studies. The SEAL technique is a valid alternative to conventional laparoscopic repair. It allows more safety for the vas and vessels, detects a patent processus vaginalis and is applicable in a wide range of clinical cases.