10 Questions to Ask Your Surgeon before Getting an Umbilical Hernia Repair Done

Umbilical Hernia Repair

An Umbilical Hernia Repair surgery is an open surgery that will only take 20-30 minutes. The doctor performs the surgery considering the patient's specific conditions. Broadly speaking, the surgery has three types: general, regional, and local with sedation. The patient can get discharged from the hospital within a day.

Below is the list of questions that will come in handy. It will also become easy for you to opt for the proper surgical treatment.

1. Does it hurt during umbilical hernia surgery?

No, umbilical hernia surgery is not painful. Since the surgery procedure is performed under anaesthesia, some pain will occur at the time of recovery, but there is nothing that one needs to worry about. Pain medication will be prescribed.

2. How long does it take to recover from the surgery?

It depends on individual cases. Most people will recover from the surgery within a week, whereas some people can take two weeks. And, after the surgery, you are not allowed to carry heavy weights. You will be told to avoid some activities for a minimum of six weeks.

3. What are the complications of umbilical hernia surgery?

Nausea, headache, pneumonia, wound infection, confusion, bleeding, blood clots, bowel injury, hematoma etc., are some of the complications of the surgery. So, you have to take proper care before and after the surgery.

4. What are the kinds of surgical repairs?

The surgery will use different techniques for hernia repair, but an open surgery is sufficient. At Apollo, you will get the best methods to help you get rid of the problem.

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5. What are the main advantages of robotic hernia repair?

Some advantages of robotic hernia surgery are:

• Takes less time than the open surgery
• Less bleeding
• No deep scars
• After the surgery, you will recover within a minimum time frame.
• Better accessibility to organs
• Helps in creating 3D images

6. How long does one have to stay at the hospital after the surgery?

It depends on the type of the surgery. If you undergo the robotic surgery, you would get discharged almost within a day. And if you go for the open surgery, you have to stay for a longer period, say a week.

7. Are there any pain medications related to hernia surgery?

After the surgery, the doctor will prescribe some medications related to your condition. So take only those medicines. Pain medication will be included

8. What are the chances of hernia recurrence?

The chance of getting the hernia again is about 30%. It will recur if the surgery is not completed within sufficient time by the doctor. Some measures can also be taken that will help you reduce the complications of hernia surgery. Such as:

• Control your body weight.
• Take a proper diet
• Avoid smoking
• Exercise

9. How can one prepare for hernia surgery?

If you have been told to undergo the surgery, you have to stop taking certain medicines. Like, avoid taking ibuprofen and aspirin at the time of surgery so that you will not suffer from excessive bleeding at the time of the surgery. And do not eat any food before the surgery. All instructions will be given by the surgeon and his/her team.

10. How many tests one has to take for umbilical hernia surgery?

It depends on the doctor. Some basic tests include ECG, urine test, ultrasound, etc.

Conclusion

Umbilical hernia surgery is a safe procedure. Choose a prominent hospital with all modern facilities.