Patient's question:
My son just had hernia surgery yesterday. How long does it take for a child to fully recover after hernia surgery?Doctor's answer:
Generally, children with inguinal hernia primarily rely on the surgical method of high ligation of the hernia sac. With minimally invasive surgery, normal bowel movements can usually be resumed within 6 hours. For small incision inguinal repair, normal bowel movements can also typically be resumed within 6 hours, with no impact or difference from the usual diet of children. The full recovery from surgery mainly depends on the wound. It is recommended to prevent children from engaging in strenuous activities or any factors that increase intra-abdominal pressure within 2 weeks.