had a vasectomy about a week ago, then started to have pain above my genitalia near my abdomen, can a vasectomy cause an inguinal hernia?
Inguinal hernia repair is performed to close or mend the weakened abdominal wall of an inquinal hernia.
Inguinal hernia repair for an 8-month-old male
The CPT code for bilateral inguinal hernia repair is 49505. This code is used for the surgical procedure involving the repair of an inguinal hernia on both sides. If the repair is done using a laparoscopic approach, the code would be 49650 for bilateral laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Always verify with the latest coding guidelines to ensure accuracy.
The word root for hernia repair is "rrhaphy," derived from the Greek word "rhaphē," meaning "suture." In medical terminology, it is often combined with a prefix that indicates the specific type of hernia being repaired, such as "inguinal" for inguinal hernia repair, resulting in "inguinal herniorrhaphy." This term reflects the surgical procedure of suturing the hernia defect.
Initial inguinal hernia laparoscopic surgical repair cpt code is 49650 with icd 9 of 550.93
No. There is no relation of the inguinal hernia and any of the necessary "plumbing" involved for women (or men).
I am not so sure in UK but here is an estimate, if it is Hernia Repair Epigastric - it could cost at around $1500 - $3500 (http://www.surgerycosts.net/price.php?medical=hernia-repair-epigastric), and if it is Hernia Repair Inguinal it would cost you at around $1500 (http://www.surgerycosts.net/price.php?medical=hernia-repair-inguinal) Good Luck!
For an inguinal hernia repair, it can cost upwards of $25,000. This can vary depending on insurance, the hospital, the doctor and how bad the repair is.
Celeoplasty or herniorrhaphy is surgical repair of a hernia.
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Laparoscopic recurrent bilateral inguinal hernia repair with implantation of mesh.
The Bassini-Shouldice repair is performed to correct inguinal hernias, a condition where tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. It is a surgical technique that helps strengthen the weakened area and prevent a recurrence of the hernia.