Patient's question:
The child attends a boarding school and goes home only once a week. This week, when he came home, he told me that there was a lump in his groin area. After a thorough examination, it was diagnosed as a hernia and he needs to have a minimally invasive surgery. After the surgery, he can be discharged. He also needs to go back to school to catch up on lessons. Hello, what should be paid attention to in the nursing care after a minimally invasive hernia surgery?Doctor's answer:
For the nursing care after laparoscopic hernia surgery, the main focus is on prevention. It involves monitoring various factors that may trigger hernia recurrence. Careful observation of symptoms in the affected area is necessary, as well as assessing the surgical incision for signs of redness, swelling, heat, and pain. Attention should also be paid to preventing re-infection and fever. Clinical diagnosis is essential, and it is important to note that the postoperative period, particularly the first 6 months, is a high-risk period for recurrence. Additionally, efforts should be made to prevent constipation.