Patient's question:
There was a discovery of a left inguinal hernia. Over 2 months, the swelling occurred only 2 times, and it was pushed back by the doctor. There was no incarceration.History of previous treatment and outcomes: No treatment.
What help is desired:
1. Will it affect the vas deferens or the spermatic artery?
2. How many days will be needed for hospitalization?
Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the child suffers from a hernia. Since the child is already under one year old, hernias generally cannot heal on their own, so surgery is required. Hernia surgery generally does not interfere with fertility, but this surgery does carry certain risks, such as damaging the vas deferens during the procedure. If one side of the vas deferens is damaged, it is still possible to conceive. It is recommended that if surgery is necessary, you choose an experienced doctor to minimize the risk of vas deferens damage. The likelihood of injury is generally very low, so you do not need to worry too much. Typically, this type of surgery requires a hospital stay of about one week, and you can be discharged after the stitches are removed.