Inguinal Hernia Repair

A hernia is an escape of bowel, or part of it, from the cavity that normally contains it.

An inguinal hernia is an escape of a piece of tissue due to a weakness in the abdominal muscles, at the level of the groin and precisely in the direction of the inguinal canal and causes the formation of localized swelling, sometimes even clearly visible.

The bowel that most commonly causes an inguinal hernia is the intestine; however, in some cases, the bladder or a portion of adipose tissue also may come out.

The exact site of the swelling varies depending on where the bowel reaches, inside the inguinal canal. The inguinal canal is an anatomical structure, similar to a duct, which crosses the entire anterior abdominal wall and inside which the blood vessels pass through humans of the spermatic cord and the round ligament of the uterus.

Who Is This For?

• Individuals whose hernia is large, growing and causing pain

•  Individuals whose general state of health is suitable for undergoing surgery

Treatment Duration

30 to 45 minutes.

Potential Risks & Side Effects 

• Anesthesia risks

• Hematoma

• Infection

• Swelling and bruising

• Organ or tissue damage

• Nerve damage

• Recurrence or return of the hernia

Recovery Time

1 to 2 weeks.

Success Rate

 95%

Alternative Treatments

There is no alternative treatment to repair an inguinal hernia.

How Does It Work?

A hernia occurs if an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. The inguinal hernia is by far the most common type of hernia and mostly seen in men compared with a woman. The inguinal hernia is typical of middle-aged adults, but it can also occur in children and the elderly.

The treatment is done by 2 types of approach: open or laparoscopic.

What Does Inguinal Hernia Repair Treatment Involve?

1.    Consultation for Inguinal Hernia Repair

The first step to start your inguinal hernia repair process will be the online consultation. At this stage, our specialist will ask you some questions to define your problem and try to learn your complaint first. The main target of this stage is to make sure whether you are a suitable candidate for inguinal hernia repair or not. Your health history, allergies, medications intakes, previous surgeries and your expectations about the process are the most important data at this stage to determine the most appropriate treatment plan for you. The photo of your inguinal hernia will be very useful to understand your current status and also eligibility during this online consultation phase.

2.    Planning Your Trip and Choosing the Clinic

Once it is decided that you are eligible for the procedure, it is time to make the best inguinal hernia repair treatment planning for you. We will share with you the clinic and surgeons which we determine according to your needs. After you make your selection, we proceed to the stage of date determination and detailed adjustments.

3.    Final Consultation with Your Surgeon

When you arrive at the clinic, you will have a face-to-face consultation with your surgeon. He or she will ask you some questions to try to understand your expectations better and also make you understand what you should expect from your inguinal hernia repair treatment. Your surgeon will illustrate the methods of process, the possible risks, and the pre-and post-operative recommendations to make you feel as ready as possible.

4.    Medical Examinations

Before the inguinal hernia repair process begins, your surgeon will conduct some physical examination, blood test, electrocardiogram, etc. to make sure that you are in acceptable health status for the procedure. Every patient is required to undergo medical tests to ensure that nothing can hinder the success of the surgery and if any risk is detected, surgeons try to eliminate them first.

5.    Surgery

Inguinal hernia surgery is the surgical operation for the “protruding” of the weakened abdominal wall area, from which the viscera triggering the hernia comes out.

Surgeons recommend this surgery when the inguinal hernia causes severe pain or is particularly severe.

The operation involves anesthesia (local, spinal or general) and can be performed through 2 types of approach: open or laparoscopic.

Main pre- and post-operative recommendations:

• Before inguinal hernia repair surgery, stop any aspirin and anti-inflammatory treatment, because these drugs are reducing the blood's clotting ability, may cause serious blood loss.

• On the day of the procedure, go on full fasting from at least the previous evening.

• After surgery, have one of your acquaintances assist you, especially when returning home (the patient cannot drive on the day of surgery).

• To start driving again, it is advisable to wait until sitting while driving no longer creates any pain or a sense of discomfort.

•  If you are a smoker, quit smoking, at least until the wound has completely healed.

• As soon as you return home, leaving a wound open is beneficial because wounds need moisture to heal, or with a simple dressing all done to avoid rubbing with clothes.

• The return to normal daily activities must be gradual and must take place according to the sensations felt; in other words, it is good not to force the recovery and, if you feel pain while a certain effort is being made, stop immediately.

• In general, for the resumption of lighter daily activities, it is sufficient to wait 1-2 weeks, while for the resumption of the heaviest activities, it is necessary to wait for 4 to 6 weeks.

• The return to work depends on the work itself: if the patient does sedentary work, 1-2 weeks of rest are enough; if, on the other hand, the patient does manual work, it takes several more weeks, sometimes even 6 weeks.

FAQ

Is Inguinal Hernia Repair Procedure Painful?

Pain and discomfort may occur after surgery, but this post-operative pain can be easily managed with pain medication prescribed for this period.

Will I Have Scars After the Inguinal Hernia Repair?

Regardless of which technique is used after the Inguinal repair surgery, the incision made during the procedure may leave a scar. Over time, this scar will become completely invisible with the help of good post-operative care.

How Many Types of Hernia Are There?

The most common hernia types are:

• Inguinal Hernia: This type of hernia occurs in the groin. This is the most common place the hernia occurs

• Umbilical Hernia: This hernia occurs under the belly button.

• Incisional Hernia: This type of hernia is formed due to the scars from the operations.

• Femoral Hernia: This hernia is most common in women and occurs when the intestine enters the canal carrying the femoral artery.

• Hiatal Hernia: It has occurred in the upper stomach.

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