Introduction

Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery is the best option to repair inguinal hernia, says Dr Mainak Pal, the best laparoscopic hernia surgeon in Kolkata. Hernias, over time, tend to get bigger and can cause severe pain and discomfort. Suppose you have symptoms of a hernia like pain or discomfort in your groin, a bulge on either side of your pubic bone and a burning or aching sensation at the bulge. In that case, consult a doctor immediately.

Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery Steps

  1. General Anesthesia will be administered before the start of laparoscopic hernia surgery.
  2. Three minor cuts or incisions will be made in or just below your navel. Your abdomen will then be inflated with air which allows the surgeon to see the organs inside.
  3. A thin scope with a light source(laparoscope) will be inserted through one of the incisions. The surgical tools to treat the hernia are inserted through other small incisions in the lower belly.
  4. Mesh may then be placed over the concerned area to strengthen the belly wall or the healthy tissue edges may be sewn together.

Recovery after Surgery

Recovery time after surgery is about 1 to 2 weeks. You will be able to go home, the same day of the surgery.

You will also be able to get back to doing some light activity after 1 to 2 weeks of the surgery. However, avoid any strenuous exercise until after four weeks of recovery.

Why choose Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery?

According to Dr Mainak Pal, a laparoscopic hernia surgery specialist in Kolkata, laparoscopic surgery is relatively safe for inguinal hernia repair. However, hernia surgery should be performed by a surgeon who is experienced in using mesh patches to reduce the chance of a hernia recurring.

Laparoscopic surgery’s advantages over open hernia repair –

  • Laparoscopic hernia repair causes less pain and demands less recovery time than open surgery.
  • Treatment of a recurrent hernia is often easier using laparoscopic techniques.
  • It is possible to check and repair a second hernia on the opposite groin at the time of the operation.
  • As laparoscopic surgery requires small incisions, it is more appealing for cosmetic reasons.

Laparoscopic Surgery may not be Right for You

Laparoscopic hernia surgery may not be suitable for you if you have the following conditions:

  1. Have an incarcerated hernia.
  2. Intolerance towards general anaesthesia.
  3. Suffer from bleeding disorders like haemophilia or immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).
  4. Taking medicine that prevents blood clots.
  5. Have had belly surgeries in the past, and scar tissue may make the laparoscopic surgery harder to perform.
  6. Have lung diseases like emphysema.
  7. Are pregnant.
  8. Suffer from extreme obesity.

Risks of laparoscopic hernia repair 

  • Risks of general anaesthesia.
  • Testicular pain in the spermatic cord (cord which carries sperm from testicles to the penis.)
  • Spermatic cord damage, affecting the ability to father children.
  • Fluid or blood in the scrotum, in the inguinal canal, or the belly muscles.
  • Inability to urinate or bladder injury.
  • Infection caused by the mesh or stitches.
  • Formation of scar tissues.
  • Injury to organs, blood vessels, and nerves in the abdomen.

Visit Dr.Mainak Pal, the best laparoscopic hernia surgeon in Kolkata and receive effective and lasting inguinal hernia treatment.