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Can having hernia repair surgery cause problems with the prostate? i had inguinal open/mesh surgery 2 months ago and now i have prostatitis.

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Dr. Robin Rosenberg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

No: The mesh does not come into contact nor does it lie near the prostate. Of the reportagle mesh broblems, prostate is not even on the list.

Dr Chinn agreed

Answered 8/31/2013

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Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered

Not normally: Unless your prostate either was exposed during the surgery or incidentally injured, i would not expect prostate issues after a hernia surgery.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/31/2019

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A member asked:

Can having hernia repair surgery cause problems with the prostate? i had inguinal open/mesh surgery 2 months ago and now i have prostatitis.

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robin Rosenberg answered

Dr Chinn agreed

Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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