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A member asked:
How come when a doc does a laparoscopic surgery for a hernia they make so many openings on your stomach?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
For instruments : One for the camera and the others for instruments. Sometimes we can do it all with one incision.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Access instruments: Laparoscopic hernia repair can be technically demanding, requiring multiple small incisions for the various ports to be placed, allowing instrument access. Often, 3-6 ports may be needed depending on the size, location and complexity of your hernia defect.
Answered 3/31/2021
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