Patient's question:
My father has been experiencing a hernia since last year. Because he is afraid of surgery, he has been undergoing conservative treatment, which involves wearing a hernia belt every day. At first, he felt it was somewhat effective, but recently he has noticed that it has become more severe, and the hernia belt is no longer helpful. He is considering surgical treatment. How long does a hernia surgery take?Doctor's answer:
Now, we don't fully understand which type of hernia the patient has. The most common ones are inguinal hernias or umbilical hernias. The surgery usually takes about 1 to 2 hours. For this specific issue, you can go to a regular hospital's general surgery department for a follow-up consultation and ask for your attending doctor's advice. Generally, it is recommended to perform a hernia repair surgery. It is usually considered that stitches can be removed and the patient can be discharged about one week after the surgery.