What doctor do I see for hernia surgery?

       Hernia, commonly known as small bowel gas, is a procedure that is prescribed by almost all surgeons in general surgery, and the procedure is relatively safe and not very risky. Although hernia surgery is minor, its requirements for anatomical understanding of the inguinal region and surgical operation techniques are not low. There are authoritative reports from abroad that the recurrence rate of hernia surgery by general surgeons is as high as 7%, while the recurrence rate by hernia specialists is only 0.8%, as are other complications such as chronic postoperative pain, bleeding, and wound infection. The vast majority of surgeons can only repair hernia defects through mesh plugs, while hernia surgeons have more “advanced” repair techniques, such as anterior peritoneal space repair, Lighenstein repair, and minimally invasive lumpectomy hernia repair. Therefore, it is recommended to consult a hernia surgeon for surgical treatment, especially for incisional hernia, parastomal hernia, giant or recurrent inguinal hernia, as well as for patients with severe concomitant diseases (advanced age, ascites, cardiopulmonary disorders, etc.), or for patients who require minimally invasive hernia repair with cosmetic requirements, to seek treatment from an experienced hernia surgeon for better results.