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The article was professionally consulted with resident Doctor Le Thanh Tuan - Gastroenterologist - General Surgery Department - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.Inguinal hernia is a condition in which a part of the abdominal viscera such as the intestines and the large omentum pass through the inguinal hole to form a hernia sac. The disease usually occurs in men and regardless of age. The disease cannot be cured on its own, and must be treated with surgery. Currently, laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery offers many advantages.
1. Should inguinal hernia surgery laparoscopic or open surgery
Today, the treatment of inguinal hernia by laparoscopic surgery is considered the optimal method, less invasive, and highly effective.Traditional open surgery: Inguinal hernia is treated by traditional open surgery method, causing the patient to suffer a long incision, not to mention the possibility of missing the opposite side of the inguinal hernia. Minimally invasive surgery: Minimally invasive surgery including robotic surgery and laparoscopic surgery offers high precision, small incisions, less pain, low risk of infection, and hospital stay. Short, fast recovery time, less scarring, less blood loss, improve treatment results.
2. Laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery
2.1 Advantages of laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery Laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery is widely applied in the treatment of children. The surgery offers many advantages such as:Patients have less pain and quickly recover after laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery. Low risk of infection. Short surgery and hospital stays save time and money. The recurrence rate is very low. Small incision, not bad for aesthetics. Based on the above advantages, the patient can decide which inguinal hernia surgery is best for her.
2.2 Contraindications to laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery When the inguinal hernia shows signs of strangulated mass and intestinal obstruction, laparoscopic surgery is contraindicated.
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Do not eat or drink anything for 8 hours before surgery. It may be necessary to stop taking some medicines on the day of surgery or before, for example narcotic pain relievers. Do not change or stop taking your medicine without your doctor's consent. In addition, the doctor may order a number of other preparations depending on your specific health condition. 2.4 Laparoscopic inguinal hernia procedure Laparoscopic inguinal hernia procedure is performed:
The surgery is usually done under anesthesia and takes about 30 minutes (if both sides are operated, it usually takes less than an hour) . Your surgeon will make several small incisions in different places on your abdomen. The doctor will insert the instrument along with a light through those incisions so that he can see inside the abdomen and perform the surgery. The doctor will bring the hernia back to the abdomen and cover the weak part of the abdominal wall with a synthetic mesh to strengthen that weak point for adults, but for children, only stitches are needed. hernia hole again. 2.5 Post-operative care What to do after laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery:
You can go home the same day or the next day. You can start normal activities when you feel better, usually after a week. You can still lift objects, but heavy objects should be avoided for the first two to four weeks. Regular movement and exercise will help you return to normal activities as soon as possible. Before you start exercising, consult your doctor. To ensure effective laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery, minimize the risk of recurrence, and quickly recover health, patients should choose treatment at reputable hospitals.
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