Which hospital in Shanghai specializes in treating hernias?

Patient's question:

Old age inguinal hernia

Doctor's answer:

Inguinal hernia refers to the protrusion of abdominal viscera through a defect in the inguinal region into the surface of the body, commonly known as "hernia." Inguinal hernias are further divided into indirect inguinal hernias and direct inguinal hernias. Indirect inguinal hernias are more common in children and young adult males, while direct inguinal hernias are more common in elderly males. The incidence rate is predominantly accounted for by indirect inguinal hernias. The most effective treatment for inguinal hernia is surgical repair. However, if there are conditions such as chronic cough, urinary difficulties, constipation, ascites, or pregnancy that increase intra-abdominal pressure, or if diabetes is present.
Recommendation: Preoperative management should be addressed first, as failure to do so may lead to postoperative recurrence. Surgical methods can be summarized as traditional herniorrhaphy, tension-free herniorrhaphy, and laparoscopic herniorrhaphy.