Patient's question:
My nephew, who was found to have a hernia after a thorough examination in his childhood, was told that surgery might be needed when he's a bit older, depending on the situation. However, as he grew older, the hernia didn't heal. Yesterday, he underwent a minimally invasive hernia surgery at the hospital and is currently recovering there. Hello, how many days does it usually take to be discharged after a minimally invasive hernia surgery?Doctor's answer:
General laparoscopic hernia surgery has relatively small wounds, and recovery is usually quick. Most patients do not need to be hospitalized and can walk after the surgery. However, since the child is quite young, they can be admitted to the hospital to receive some antibiotics for anti-inflammatory treatment to avoid infection. Most patients should be discharged around three days. After discharge, they need to rest at home and minimize physical activity. Within three months, it is important to avoid activities that increase abdominal pressure.