Although there are many different kinds of hernias and a few different types of procedures, as well as variations between surgeons skills, most hernia surgeries take about 45 minutes, excluding pre-operative preparation (often referred to as "pre-op" or "prep") times, complications during surgery (very rare), and post-operative (or "post-op") recovery times.
Hi, my incisional hernia operation took around 4 hours from start to finish, i was unable to have keyhole, as hernia was to large, i now have 14 inch scar, my operation was done on 3rd october 08, am now at home recoveing., i also had to have staples to repair the scar.
For open surgical repair you may stay overnight in the Hospital. For laparoscopic repairs you may go home the same day. Complicated and recurrent abdominal hernia may require a few days in the Hospital.
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I recently had surgery in July to repair an umbilical hernia only to be rushed to the hospital in October to repair 3 additional hernia's (holes). They wouldn't let me leave the hospital without the procedure. I assumed this was serious.
Recovery from hernia surgery varies greatly depending on hernia location and type, as well as the kind of surgery that was performed. It can take anywhere from days to weeks.
You are usually released later the same day. Although, some people are required to stay longer depending on their health history.
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How often do you have to change your dressing after hernia surgery
There are not too many complications as to hernia surgery it is a minor surgery that will not leave too much scarring.
Hernias are usually treated with physiotherapy techniques and surgery is only used as a last resort. The surgery for hernias is vental hernia surgery and can take 8 to 12 weeks to recover,
The Femoral hernia surgery is very costly. It is usually not covered by any insurance. The Femoral hernia surgery cost between £1,500 to about £5,500.
it depends how serious the hernia is......a friend of my dads had a hernia for years and it didnt bother him at all......whereas i have a hernia in my stomach and im actually getting surgery on it tomorrow...it depends on the person and the severity of the hernia really
The average cost of a hernia surgery in the US is $4,200 to $6,200 without insurance. The average family can expect to pay between $750 and $1,109 for the open hernia surgery.
A hernia often requires surgery to cure completely.
Can hernia occur again after surgery? Yes, a hernia can occur after surgery. Hernias are caused by a weakness or defect in the abdominal wall muscle or groin due to strain, injury or weak muscle tone.