Surgery for inguinal hernia is usually recommended after 6 months of age, and the age of surgery should be decided according to your own situation.
This is because at 6 months the abdominal muscles can grow stronger as the body grows and have the potential to heal on their own. If the inguinal hernia has not disappeared after 6 months, surgery is necessary, but the exact time varies from person to person.
Between the ages of 6 months and 6 years, open surgery, laparoscopic high hernia sac ligation can be considered. If you are between the ages of 6 and 18, patch repair is generally not recommended and high hernia sac ligation may be considered.
If one is of childbearing age, a traditional inguinal repair is usually recommended, with the option of a laparoscopic non-patch hernia repair and a biopatch repair.
If you are currently older than 6 months and need an inguinal hernia surgery, you should seek medical attention and analyze the exact time to do the surgery through the guidance of a medical professional.