Patient's question:
My son developed a hernia around seven months old. The doctor said it could still heal on its own before he turned one, so he didn't treat it. Now the doctor recommends surgery, but I'm wondering how long the pediatric hernia surgery takes?Doctor's answer:
Hello, for pediatric inguinal hernia, if surgical treatment is performed, there are generally two types: traditional surgery and minimally invasive surgery. Traditional surgery takes about 1 hour, while minimally invasive surgery can be completed in about 15 to 20 minutes. After the surgery, the anesthesia recovery process takes about 40 minutes in total. For your child's current condition, it is recommended to follow the local doctor's advice. After one year of age, it cannot heal on its own and requires surgery.