Hernia Surgery: Benefits, risks and what to expect ?
Hernia repair is common nowadays and generally very safe and effective. Hernia surgery is performed by a general surgeon and usually done in a hospital.
Currently there is no effective medicine which can cure hernia and hence all hernias need to be repaired by simple surgery.
Hernia surgery may be done in adults and children. It usually takes less than two hours.
HIMAS Hospital is a one-stop solution for hernia surgery and any other type of surgical procedures in Bangalore.
Benefits of Hernia Surgery
While hernia surgery may sound daunting, there are many benefits to the procedure.
- Relief from pain and discomfort: These can be eased by surgery.
- Improved quality of life: After surgery, most patients experience an improved quality of life. This can include better physical function and less pain, enabling them to carry out everyday tasks as normal.
- Reduced risk of complications from the hernia: Surgery can reduce the risk of complications associated with the hernia such as bowel obstruction which can be life-threatening in severe cases.
- High success rates: Hernia surgery has a high success rate when performed by experienced surgeons using modern techniques.
HIMAS Hospital has renowned surgeon with many years of expertise in Hernia Surgery. Dr. Harish has helped thousands of patients with innovative and minimally invasive procedures designed to help restore their quality of life.
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Risks of Hernia Surgery
As with any surgical procedure, there are risks. These include:
- Infection: There is a risk of developing an infection. This can occur at the incision site or deeper within the body. At HIMAS this is prevented by proper sterile technique and antibiotics as per the hospital policy.
- Bleeding: There is a minor risk of bleeding during and after the procedure. At HIMAS this is controlled by adequate haemostasis during the surgery.
- Damage to surrounding structures: There is a small risk of unintentionally damaging nearby structures, such as blood vessels, nerves, or organs.
What to expect on the day of Surgery?
If you are having laparoscopic surgery, you can expect the following at HIMAS Hospital:
- Members of your surgical team will meet with you to brief the surgery and after that you will be taken into operating room.
- While you are asleep with anaesthesia, the surgeon will inflate your abdomen with air. This makes it easier for the surgeon to visualise your internal organs and tissues.
- A small incision will be made at navel. The surgeon will insert a laparoscope, a long, thin surgical tool with a camera attached to it.
- The camera will project images onto a TV screen. This lets the surgeon see what is happening inside your body.
- The surgeon will use the surgical tools to return the bulging tissue back into its place.
- The surgeon will then patch the weakness in the abdominal wall with a mesh.
- The surgeon will then deflate your abdomen. The small incision sites will be closed with stitches or surgical tape.
After the surgery, you will be moved to a recovery room. You will spend a few hours there while the anesthesia wears off. When symptoms like pain are under control, you will be able to go home.
At HIMAS Hospital they do more than just finding the right medical team for their patients to get good outcomes. HIMAS Hospital make their patient comfortable. They communicate well and ensure that you understand what you must do on your end.
