Patient's question:
At three months old, one day while changing the diaper, the baby was found to have a small lump in the right groin area, slightly below the navel. At that time, it was thought there was a problem, and the doctor told me it was a hernia that required surgery. How long does a minimally invasive hernia surgery take?Doctor's answer:
Hello, for infant inguinal hernia over 6 months old, surgical treatment is generally required. Currently, the preferred method is minimally invasive surgery, which primarily involves laparoscopic high ligation of the hernia sac, resulting in minimal scarring and achieving a cosmetic and minimally invasive effect. The surgery time for minimally invasive procedures is usually very short, typically between 20 minutes and half an hour. The specific duration depends on each baby's condition. The optimal surgical age for infants is between 6 months and 6 years.