Patient's question:
Patient is male, 28 years old. He noticed the hernia when he was around 5-6 years old, and it has been more than 20 years now. He wants to undergo surgery for a complete treatment and is wondering which surgical method is best.Because one of my relatives also had hernia surgery, but he underwent traditional repair surgery. He said that when doing heavy physical labor or exerting force, he would feel pain and discomfort. Since I am only 28 and still do a lot of physical labor, I don’t want to experience postoperative discomfort again. The best outcome would be to be as if I never had this condition.
I hope the doctor can help me choose a good surgical method. I have researched some surgical methods, and they are said to be very effective, such as: minimally invasive tension-free repair, laparoscopic hernia surgery, and so on. I hope you can help me decide a surgical plan that is suitable for me.
Doctor's answer:
For your situation, it is recommended that you undergo minimally invasive surgery. The incision is smaller, and recovery is faster. Generally, it is sufficient to perform debridement on the hole in the inguinal ligament to prevent the intestine from entering the scrotum. For your minimally invasive tension-free repair, quickly open the scrotum and repair it. The above is advice on this issue. It is hoped that it will be helpful to you. Wishing you a speedy recovery!