Groin Hernia Surgery

Inguinal hernia is a hernia that occurs with the effect of tumors or fluids spreading into the abdominal cavity. These tumors usually form by passing into the abdominal cavity and are tried to be eliminated by the body's natural defense mechanisms. However, sometimes these tumors grow in the abdominal cavity before passing into the body and cause hernia formation. In addition to the tumor, it can develop from the intestines or internal organs that cause intra-abdominal pressure. It is particularly common in children.

The probability of this hernia occurring in the development of the reproductive organs is high. Feeling the increase in intra-abdominal pressure during coughing, straining or sneezing is among the symptoms of hernia. Abdominal hernia surgery is performed with inguinal hernia surgery. With this operation, it is possible to recover the stuck organs and to prevent the recurrence of hernia formation.

You can find information about inguinal hernia and inguinal hernia surgery under the following headings:

• What is an inguinal hernia?
• How to diagnose inguinal hernia?
• What is inguinal hernia surgery?
• What are the risks of inguinal hernia surgery?

What is an Inguinal Hernia?

Inguinal hernia is the injury of the tissues in the inguinal region of the body as a result of compression. There are many different factors among the causes of its formation. Some microbes or parasites taken through food can enter the human body and grow in the abdominal cavity and cause hernia formation. In addition, some tumors in the body may pass into the abdominal cavity and cause hernia formation.

Inguinal hernia formation usually occurs as a result of the defense mechanisms in the body trying to get rid of these tumors. These defense mechanisms try to push the tumors out of the abdominal cavity, but sometimes these tumors stay in the abdominal cavity and grow and cause hernia formation. In this formation process, as the hernia grows, the tissues of the body are damaged and the tumors that cause hernia formation are prevented from being removed.

• Some other causes of inguinal hernia may be:
• Some drugs
• Allergic reactions
• Infections that occur in the area where the inguinal hernia occurs
• Excess weight
• Smoking
• Alcohol use
• Stress
• High pressure in the abdomen during pregnancy
• Weakening of tissues due to aging
• Genetic predisposition

How is inguinal hernia diagnosed?

The diagnosis of inguinal hernia is made by your doctor as a result of examining the patient and also performing some tests. Among these examinations, the first is the physical examination. This examination may evaluate the patient's pain, swelling, or other symptoms. Then, examinations such as ultrasound, x-ray and tomography are performed. Thanks to these tests, your doctor understands the presence and size of the hernia. All of the examinations can be used to diagnose inguinal hernia.

What is Inguinal Hernia Surgery?

Inguinal hernia surgery covers the surgical methods used in the treatment of hernia in the abdominal cavity. Among these methods, closed surgeries can be performed with laparoscopic methods, while open surgeries can also be performed in some cases. However, nowadays, the laparoscopic method is frequently used.

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery includes operations performed by entering the abdominal muscles with a camera. As with other techniques, the patient is under general anesthesia. Unlike open surgeries, procedures are performed by entering through incisions that are almost unnoticeable. In the surgery, the graft is adjusted in accordance with the characteristics of the hernia and the opening is closed. Usually the whole process takes place in 15 minutes. In the 2nd week after this very advantageous surgery, people can return to their exercises.

What are the Risks of Inguinal Hernia Surgery?

Especially in laparoscopic surgeries, risks such as infection and bleeding are minimized. As with any surgical operation, there are risks associated with general anesthesia. The patient may have an allergic reaction. However, the biggest advantage of this surgery is that it is performed in a closed way, so patients do not have a lot of open wounds and are protected from bleeding. In this way, their recovery is also fast. However, risks may occur due to heavy lifting during the recovery process. Therefore, they should not lift heavy weights in the first weeks and should not tire themselves too much.

Pain may be experienced after surgery. This pain is to be prevented with painkillers given by the doctor. During the surgery, risks such as damage to the vessels and damage to the nerve areas may occur as a low probability. Problems may occur during the surgical operation when the reproductive canals in men coincide with the formation of hernia. In addition, in the formation of hernia due to the intestine, the patient should pay attention to his nutrition and try not to be constipated. Conditions such as constipation slow down the healing process. It can increase the risk of hernia formation again.