There are usually no after-effects of hernia surgery for the elderly. Hernia surgery is to return the hernia content, local repair surgery, the surgery is divided into tension-free hernia surgery and minimally invasive surgery, the above surgery belongs to the small and medium-sized surgery. Hernia is a relatively common disease in the elderly population, most cases need to be treated by surgery, at present, most of the local anesthesia tension-free hernia surgery or general anesthesia minimally invasive surgery for treatment, the operation time is shorter, the recurrence rate is lower, less traumatic and faster recovery time, if the elderly do not have any other underlying diseases, generally there will not be sequelae. After surgery, the elderly should pay attention to wound cleaning, pay attention to nutrition, drink more water, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and keep bowel movement smooth. If there is any discomfort during this period, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to avoid delaying the condition.