1. Q: How big is the incision for laparoscopic hernia repair? How many days does it take to heal? A: Three small holes of 5mm to 10mm. 5-7 days to heal. 2. Q: How long does the operation take? A: Generally one hour, but 2 hours of post-operative monitoring in the resuscitation room. 3.Q: What are the preoperative tests? A: Routine blood tests, coagulation tests, electrocardiogram and chest X-ray if necessary. 4.Q: How many days of hospitalization? A: Good physical condition can be discharged on the same day, or can be observed overnight. 5.Q: What kind of anesthesia is needed? A: General anesthesia, the patient does not feel anything during the operation. 6.Q: What should be noted after surgery? A: When discharged from the hospital, daily activities can be carried out. But within four weeks, avoid strenuous exercise or lifting heavy objects to prevent recurrence. 7.Q: Can I eat and drink after surgery? A: After 6 hours of general anesthesia, you can drink a small amount of water. Diet will gradually transition to normal from the second day after surgery. 8.Q: Will there be recurrence after surgery? A: Tension-free repair with patching is currently used, which greatly reduces the recurrence rate. After surgery, follow the doctor’s instruction and adjust your lifestyle to minimize the possibility of recurrence. 9.Q: What are the advantages compared with traditional open surgery? A: Postoperative pain is light, less painful, and recovery is fast. In addition, laparoscopic repair is a direct repair of the defect from the inside.