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An inguinal hernia occurs when part of the intestine or other abdominal tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall into the inguinal canal, near the groin. This can cause a bulge or discomfort, especially with physical activity. These hernias are repaired with minimally invasive techniques most commonly or through a traditional open groin incision in special circumstances.
Surgical video of Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Surgical video of Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Watch Dr. Taylor perform a laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. This video highlights the routine standardized identification of crucial anatomy, mesh placement, and mesh coverage.
Pre-Operative Care
Pre-Operative Care
Fasting (NPO): Do not eat or drink anything after midnight prior to your surgery.
Medications: Continue taking heart or blood pressure medications with a small sip of water on the morning of surgery unless directed otherwise. Pause blood thinners as advised during your consult.
Prep Wash: Shower with chlorhexidine (CHG) soap the night before and the morning of procedure.
Post-Operative Care
Post-Operative Care
This is typically and outpatient procedure — you will go home the same day.
Diet: Start with light, easy to digest foods. You may gradually resume a normal diet as tolerated. You may feel full or bloated over the first 1-2 weeks.
Activity & Lifting: No heavy lifting over 15-20 lbs for 3-4 weeks. Walking is encouraged immediately.
Wound Care & Showering: You may shower 24 hours after surgery. Pat the incision sites dry; do not submerge in baths or pools for 2 weeks. Steristrips may be removed after they loosen in 7-10 days.
Click to view or download the patient information handout in Google Doc format for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair
Click to view or download the patient information handout in Google Doc format for open inguinal hernia repair
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