PreOp® Patient Education Hernia Repair Inguinal (Laparoscopic)* 7
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http://www.PreOp.com Patient Education Company After allowing a few minutes for the anesthetic to take effect, the surgeon will make a shallow incision 3-5 inches in length, directly over the hernia. The next incision dissects through the inguinal canal itself and reveals the hernia sack, which is simply the peritoneum that lines the inside of the abdomen. The surgeon gently pushes the contents of the sack back into the abdomen. Next, the opening at the neck of the peritoneum is tied and the hernia sac is removed. The inguinal canal itself is closed with sutures. These dissolve over time and do not need to be removed. Any defect or weakness in the muscle tissue needs to be repaired in order to reduce the risk of reoccurrence. Occasionally, the surgeon will use a mesh patch to help reinforce this area Then the muscle layers and other tissues are sewn together and the skin is closed with sutures or staples. Finally, a sterile dressing is applied. Patient Education Patient Education Company
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