欧博Hernia Surgery: Types, What To Expect, Recovery
How should I prepare for this procedure?
Your healthcare provider will determine whether you’re a candidate for hernia surgery. If you are, they’ll determine which type of surgery is best.
Preparation involves:
You’ll need to arrange to have someone drive you home after surgery, as well.
What happens during hernia repair surgery?The specific process depends on the surgery you need – open, laparoscopic or robotic. Generally, it goes like this:
You’ll receive medicines that prevent pain. You’ll likely need general anesthesia that puts you to sleep for laparoscopic surgery. For open surgeries, you may only need local or regional anesthesia. You’ll be awake for surgery but won’t feel any sensation in the area where your surgeon is operating.
The surgeon makes a single cut (several inches long) for open surgery or several small cuts (usually three or four, no longer than an inch or so) for laparoscopic surgery.
They’ll position the herniated tissue back into place and repair the weakened surrounding tissue. They may suture healthy tissue together to create a strong barrier wall. They also often use surgical mesh, which provides extra support to prevent a hernia from returning (recurring).
The surgeon will suture the incisions back together and dress your wounds.
How long does hernia surgery take?Hernia surgery may take as little as 30 minutes for simple repairs and up to five hours for more complex repairs. It depends on your hernia and the type of surgery you need. Generally, robotic surgery repair takes longer than open or laparoscopic hernia surgery.
How painful is hernia repair surgery?You won’t feel any pain under general anesthesia because you’ll be asleep. If you’re awake and getting local anesthesia, your provider may ask if you feel any discomfort. Let them know how you’re feeling so they can ensure the surgery’s pain-free.
Your healthcare provider will work with you to manage pain as you recover. For example, you may need pain relievers to manage pain for several days up to a few weeks following surgery.
What happens after this procedure?Most hernia repair surgeries are outpatient, meaning you get to go home the same day of your surgery. You may need to stay in the hospital overnight for a night or two for more complex hernia repairs.
You’ll wake up in a recovery room, where your care team will monitor your vitals. It usually takes a few hours to regain your senses after the anesthesia.
Have someone drive you home, and plan to rest for the first 24 hours afterward. You should be able to do basic activities, like walking, but you should take it easy that first day.