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Ventral hernia surgery tomorrow with possible mesh. how safe is surgery? how long surgery usually take? very scared! please help calm my fears thanks!
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Ask your doctor: It is one of the common surgical procedure , is relatively low risk procedure , if you have any special concerns , or additional questions call you surgeon.
Answered 7/25/2013
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Info in consent: Unless there are contraindications, mesh is usually used for defects >4 cm. The repair can be performed laparoscopically or open. Complications include wound infection (12-18% after open surgery, less after laparoscopic aproach), bowel injury (up to 20% during open surgery, 1% laparoscopic), seroma formation, prolonged post-operative pain. Length of the operation varies from case to case (1-4 hrs).
Answered 4/27/2018
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