9 Questions and 9 Answers about laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in adults

  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.