Question 1

what is mash in hernia repair?

Accepted Answer

Replacement: Mesh is often placed in the repair of groin or abdominal hernias.  The mesh is made of plastic material with small holes and looks like a sheet.  The holes allow the body's tissue to grow into the mesh and this re-enforces the repair.

Question 2

what are recent trends of hernia repair?

Accepted Answer

Minimally invasive: Hernia's are being approached by minimally invasive techniques.  This allows the repair by small incisions.  This allows you to return to work sooner and causes less scar.  To repair the hernia the trend is to use artificial material.  The quality of repair using cameras and artificial material seems to work well and last a long time.

Question 3

is mesh safe decades after hernia repair?

Accepted Answer

Usually: The safety of mesh has to do with the specific material used and what it was placed next to.  Some materials thought to be excellent 30 years ago have fallen out of favor.  They can create serious adhesions to adjacent structures such as the intestine, leading to bowel obstructions years later.  On the other hand, if it hasn't caused problems after 20+ years, the odds are in your favor.

Question 4

what cares should be taken after hernia repair?

Accepted Answer

Inguinal hernia?: If yes, do some light stretch exercises, drink water, avoid constipation diet, avoid strenuous exercises (weight lifting).
Use common sense to avoid recurrence of hernia.

Question 5

why would it be best for an open hernia repair?

Accepted Answer

Surgeon experience: Recurrence rates can be higher in laparoscopic surgery based on the degree of experience and techniques used.  Often a "bilateral" or both sided repair can be done via small incisions.  If it's only one sided, the "extra" dissection during laparoscopic surgery of the opposite side is unnecessary and may pose potential for additional scarring.

Question 6

how long for recovery of hernia repair using mesh?

Accepted Answer

Not long: Recovery from uncomplicated  inguinal hernia will be very brief , in less than 4 to 6 wks , that is the minimum  time that nature needs to lay down  the collagen fibers to complete the healing process , in mesh repair which  is tension free ,  can be active much earlier

Question 7

can you suggest where i can get free hernia repair?

Accepted Answer

Hernia repair: You could try to go to a clinic at a university hospital in your area.
Also there are some volunteer organizations that do them for no charge.

Question 8

do i need to do anything to prepare for my hernia repair?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lose weight if you are overweight. If you smoke, cut-down or better yet, quit. If you are a diabetic, make sure it is well-controlled. Ask your doctor about stopping blood thinners if you are taking any.

Question 9

m58, what could be complications of large (giant) hernia repair.

Accepted Answer

Variable: Abdominal?
Recurrence, infection, mesh infection, bleeding are some to be concerned about.
Inguinal same plus loss of testicle, etc.

Question 10

please advise if it's normal to still feel alittle pain after hernia repair ?

Accepted Answer

Pain after hernia: Discomfort occurring beyond the normal healing process in the area of any surgery including hernia surgery, is not uncommon. However chronic discomfort after hernia surgery, regardless of the presence/absence of mesh or technique used is increasingly recognized. Pain occurs in approximately 6-8% of patients. It is more common in younger patients ; if there was significant pain prior to surgery

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