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Day Hernia Surgery
Day Hernia Surgery
An inguinal hernia occurs in the abdomen near the groin area. They develop when fatty or intestinal tissues push through a weakness in the abdominal wall near the right or left inguinal canal. Each inguinal canal resides at the base of the abdomen. It can appear as a swelling or lump in your groin, or as an enlarged scrotum (the pouch containing the testicles). The swelling may be painful. Adult males over 40 are much more likely to develop direct inguinal hernias than females.
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Preparation
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Do not eat four hours before the operation.
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Before the operation, the doctor will conduct a brief consultation and examination, explain the examination process and risks, and sign a consent form for the operation.
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Remove dentures, jewelry and metal items.
Procedure
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You will be given an IV and put to sleep.
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The doctor will first make a 1cm incision on the lower edge of the patient's belly button to place the laparoscope connected to the video camera and light source.
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Then, a space is created between the patient's abdominal wall and peritoneum. The doctor uses the camera to project the situation on the monitor to clearly identify the defect in the abdominal wall and the location of the hernia. He then inserts two half-centimeter puncture holes in the lower abdomen. A slender instrument is inserted into the abdominal wall to repair the hernia defect, and a patch is placed to cover the hernia defect.
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The mesh will strengthen the defect in the abdominal wall and completely repair the hernia while the patient recovers.
Follow-up and Recovery
- After surgery, the wound will be covered with a sterile dressing, which needs to be kept intact and dry.
- Most wounds will be sutured with soft threads. The soft threads will slowly dissolve and absorb automatically, so there is no need to remove the stitches.
- If sutures need to be removed, they must be done on a designated date.
- If the wound has been covered with a waterproof dressing, you can bathe as usual the day after the operation. Please keep the waterproof dressing dry and clean after bathing.