After Hernia Surgery Recovery after Hernia surgery is uneventful. Following a Laparoscopic procedure, you can expect to be up and about from day 2. However, after open surgery, the period of return to normal activity may extend up to 2 weeks.…
Advantages of Keyhole Surgery or Laparoscopic Surgery are following: It may offer a quicker recovery. Patient may be able to resume work and normal activities in shorter period. Significantly less post-operative pain. Other hernias that are not yet visible can…
A physical examination is typically performed by the doctor: If the person has an obvious hernia, the physical examination will be sufficient and the surgeon will no longer require further tests to confirm diagnosis (or if the person is healthy…
When you wake-up after your hernia surgery procedure you will not immediately be discharged from the hospital. While the requirements for a discharge from the hospital vary depending on multiple factors like the patient's age and overall health, most patients…
There are two different techniques that are used to repair a hernia. The most common method used for hernia surgery is the open repair, which has been used for centuries to repair hernias. The other technique used is the laparoscopic…
One important detail that you should be thinking about in advance of your hernia surgery is who you would like to drive you to the hospital for your hernia surgery and then take you home after surgery. Hopefully a close…
One of the most common questions people have when preparing for hernia surgery recovery is: how much time should I take off from work? Everyone’s situation is different and what works for one person may not work for another, but…