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If i don't want a open surgery, and not a laparoscopy when i have an umbilical hernia, do i have any other options that have short recovery?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Laparoscopic: Is likely the least invasion and with the quickest healing time. The other choice is just to leave it, unless it is causing pain. All the best.

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 4/12/2015

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