Patient's question:
I am 28 years old and have a hernia. I used to wear a hernia belt for a year and drank a lot of traditional Chinese medicine, but they didn't help much. Recently, I've been feeling a heavy and bloated sensation in my abdomen, and I thought it might be getting worse. So, I went to the hospital for a thorough examination and was told that surgery is necessary. For adult hernias, the only option is mesh repair. I just want to ask, does mesh repair have any side effects? Do hernia mesh repairs have side effects?Doctor's answer:
Hello, currently inguinal hernia surgery generally requires tension-free repair surgery. This surgery typically uses a suitable mesh to repair the scar. Compared to previous surgical methods, it significantly reduces patient discomfort and generally has no significant postoperative complications. It can also be decided to perform the treatment under laparoscopy, which will further extend the patient's recovery time. Generally, it takes about one week to remove the stitches and discharge from the hospital. There is no need to be anxious.