Inguinal hernia surgery is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures. It completely removes hernia-related ailments, strengthens the abdominal wall and prevents recurrence of the disease. How is an inguinal hernia operation performed?
Operationis the only method of healinginguinal hernia . The earlier it is performed, the less burdensome it is and the risk of complications is lower. The final course ofinguinal hernia surgeryis decided by the doctor together with the patient.
Inguinal hernia surgery
Based on the history and diagnosis of the inguinal hernia, the physician decides, together with the patient and the anaesthesiologist, about the course of the operation. A small hernia can be operated under local anesthesia, which allows you to leave the hospital quickly (on the same day). When the hernia is large and lasting for many years, half-body anesthesia to the spine (subarachnoid or epidural) is used. General anesthesia can be used in nervous patients and those who can hardly tolerate surgery.
Preparation for inguinal hernia surgery
If the operation is performed under local anesthesia, a medical history is enough. When spinal or epidural anesthesia is used, a morphology and examination of the coagulation system should be performed outside the medical history - the scope of the tests is determined by the anesthesiologist. Under general anesthesia, a complete set of examinations is necessary: x-ray of the lungs, morphology and the coagulation system. If the operated person has problems with the circulatory system, an additional exercise ECG must be performed. Before the operation, regardless of the type of anesthesia used, the patient is given a sedative.
The course of inguinal hernia surgery
The operation can be performed using the classic technique - then the abdominal wall is cut, the protruding part of the intestine is placed in its place and the weakened area of the abdominal wall is protected with a specially cut mesh. It is also possible to perform an operation using the laparoscopic technique, in which special guides are placed in the groin, through which the surgical instruments are inserted, through which the surgery and the sewing of the protective mesh are carried out.