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Inguinal hernia is a type of hernia that occurs in the groin area. The intestine bulges out of the weak abdominal wall in to the inguinal i.e., the groin area causing discomfort and pain. If left untreated it can lead to complications. Inguinal hernia needs surgical intervention and cannot be treated with non-surgical methods.<br><br>Know more:- https://www.bestbariatricsurgeon.org/inguinal-hernia-surgery-mumbai/<br>
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Hernias are bothersome and painful and they lead to complications if not treated in time. Hernia repair surgeries are one of the most common types of surgeries but they need the expertise of hernia surgeon to make sure that there are minimal chances of recurrence. • Inguinal hernia is a type of hernia that occurs in the groin area. The intestine bulges out of the weak abdominal wall in to the inguinal i.e., the groin area causing discomfort and pain. If left untreated it can lead to complications. Inguinal hernia needs surgical intervention and cannot be treated with non-surgical methods. There is no exercise or diet that control hernia and when left unaddressed they only grow with time. The surgical process for Inguinal Hernia Repair Surgery in Mumbai takes about an hour or more.
What causes Inguinal Hernia? The inguinal canal has different functions in men and women. In men it is the passageway that allows the testicles to pass through from the spermatic cord to the scrotum at the time of birth and in women it allows the passage way of ligament that holds the uterus together. The inguinal canal usually closes after birth when the passageway’s work is complete but if it does not then it causes a congenital hernia. One can have congenital hernia or it can be an acquired hernia. If you are looking for an Inguinal Hernia Surgery in Mumbai then Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker is an accomplished in hernia surgery How do you know if you have Inguinal Hernia? The common symptoms of inguinal hernia include
Bulge in the skin under the groin • Pain and discomfort in activities like moving heavy objects, lifting weights, coughing, urination, bowel moments, standing or sitting for long time. • The pain becomes worse as the evening nears • Tenderness in the area • A swollen scrotum • Burning sensation in the groin and a feeling a weakness and heaviness • Darkening of the skin sac that is bulging out • Risk factors for developing a hernia are: • Obesity • Chronic cough • Pregnancy • Old age • Heavy work • Previous surgery • In some patients the hernia bulge comes and goes and is manageable. But when hernia becomes permanent stuck out and the pain is continuous and severe then the surgeon should be contacted immediately.
Surgical approaches for Inguinal Hernia Repair are of three types: • Open approach: In this, the incision is made in the groin and lower abdomen and the surgeon gets full access to the muscle defect. He can then repair the hole and put the organs back in place. The surgeon might also use a mesh to cover the hole and then close the tissue layers. • Laparoscopic approach: This is done with the help of a laparoscope which is inserted through a small tube in the tiny incisions made on abdomen. The surgeon repairs the hernia using special instruments and also might use the surgical mesh to cover the defect. • Robotic approach: This is the same as laparoscopic approach but the surgeon uses more advanced systems assisted by robots to complete the procedure.
Inguinal Hernia Surgery Cost it depends upon patient health and condition and upon the process. It is a simple surgery and the recovery takes about 10 to 14 days. You can go home the same day or next day after the surgery. Talk to your surgeon about the various options available to you for inguinal hernia repair.
