Hernia is a medical condition affecting millions of people in the whole wide world. It can occur when an organ or fatty tissue sticks out of a weak link or tear in the muscle or tissue which can cause discomfort, pain and complications if untreated. However, hernias can develop anywhere in the body, such as abdomen, groin and diaphragm, which requires surgical procedures to prevent serious complications.
For many years, open hernia surgery has been the standardized form of treatment. However, in some recent decades, laparoscopic hernia surgery has been a successful alternative due to its advantages, such as invasive smaller incisions, quick recovery and reduced post-operational pain. In this essay we will discuss the benefits of laparoscopic hernia surgery along with learning why it's the most preferred method for both the patients and surgeons while understanding its aftercare.
Hernias can occur at any location in your body, with groin hernias being the most common among all. Other kinds of hernia include umbilical, incisional and hiatal hernias. The open hernia surgery includes making a large cut directly over the hernia, while pushing the tissue back into its place and stitches the muscle wall back together. Open surgery can come with longer post operational pain, longer recovery and higher risk of complications.
Laparoscopic hernia surgery is also known as minimally invasive or keyhole surgery. By using surgical instruments and a high definition camera, surgeons perform surgeries with greater precision and control. The instrument along with the camera is inserted into a small hole cut on the muscle and then inserted into the abdomen. The camera helps the surgeon get a clear vision of the hernia and its surrounding tissues and then he proceeds to perform the surgery with his instruments.
After laparoscopic hernia surgery the patient is closely observed in the recovery before being released for home. The patients are provided with post operative care, including pain management, wound care and a detailed list of what to avoid. Meanwhile, the patients are informed about discomfort and swelling after surgery, patients are advised to contact their surgeon if they experience severe pain, fever or other such complications. Along with that follow-up appointments are required to monitor the patientβs progress.
In conclusion, laparoscopic hernia surgery has various advantages as compared to open hernia surgery. From smaller incisions to faster recovery and reduced post operative pain, laparoscopic hernia surgery proves to be better than open hernia surgery. As a result of which it has become a choice of many patients and surgeons. Patients can surely go for laparoscopic surgery with full confidence understanding that itβs absolutely safe.
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