Watched your vids many months ago and loved your clear explanation of procedures. I had a double mesh repair as my incarcerated hernia was pretty serious but all done now and settling back into my routine. Cheers from the UK

Had surgery at Bryn Mawr Hospital two weeks this Thursday. I had little pain after operation and needed no meds. Operated on at 9:30 walked out to parking lot well over a hundred yards at 2 p.m. with no problem. Some discomfort. They gave me a percocet as I walked. Out. Had coughing and sneezing that caused little discomfort in the lower abdomen . I iced down for two days the first nite with a huge water chest ice pack, Had no swelling. Having the best docs has to be part of it. Was in the fifth day back to my normal schedule. Told to rest a lot first 4 days. Only problem is with fatigue. Doc said that would continue for 4 weeks and get better every day. Saw doc on l0th day. Doc said things looked great. No heavy lifting till after 4th week. At this point can do lite weights, exercise, bike riding and stop if it starts to pain. I guess I have been lucky. Ate raisin bran every day that helps with the flow of things. Had no constipation and not problem going to bathroom. At lite for 4 days but a couple chicken cutlets. Orderly told me to expect some belching and gas from the air trapped inside my stomach. Did not have laproscopic. Wasn't the largest hernia but by the time of the op it was one inch wide and one inch high which had doubled in size in two weeks when the surgery was planned. I just want the fatigue to go away, but have been active walking almost 3 miles every day after the fourth day. Had no bloating whatsoever so maybe the huge ice pack helped that. In fact, my stomach was immediately smaller after the surgery and lost two pounds right after getting home.

I'm 18 , I'm a criminology student usually after graduation and registering we go straight to the police force or the army , this is new to me and I wish I've known something about it before it came to exist in my groin and my femoral area so that I can I apply for a job after I finish my education, this is very informative and helpful and this video should be the type of videos that spreads in the internet

I had open surgery by Dr. Harris. His technique was excellent but my healing process was long and almost 4 months prior to feeling pain free and almost 10 months to be back 100%. If I had to do it all over again, I would probably go with laparoscopic just to have faster healing. I was health and never had surgery before. Getting cut open is not as simple as it sounds. With bloating and cut to the core muscles, the healing process was very long. And my core muscle cut is still slightly painful after 10 months now.

Had both. One on each side. Go for open. Scar is where you can’t see it. Less pain, less recovery time.

If you had a inguinal hernia as i do would you choose laproscopic or open surgery? If the mesh is put on the inside between the muscle and the intestines is there a significant risk of irritation or damage to the delicate intestinal tissue? And how many years can the mesh last in the body? Thank you very much for taking the time to answer our questions.

That s the proper information for pacients who can take the decision which method is the best.And another point is that an open surgery for inguinal hernia is more nerves in the area where is the incizion which is risky,right? I can tell how I feel because i just did it 12 days ago.

7 days post op for a fat hernia just above the umbilical cord. Had open surgery and mesh repair. Sore day 1 but the gas used in surgery gave me terrible pain and swelling. Day 2 onwards no pain at all. Itching of incision set in day 3 and has now stopped. I still have upper abdomen swelling but I m sure this will go down. Only side effect I now have from surgery is involuntary breathing throughout the day, which I think is an after effect of the surgery.

I feel better about the laparoscopic surgery I'm getting next month. Thank you.

10 months out from double open inguinal hernias. The surgery was easy, pain was tolerated with otc meds only. After 10 months I can still feel it though. If I had to do it again I’d go laparoscopic. Yes I have mesh.

perfectly clear explanation ❤️ thanks alot doctor

I've been booked at shouldice clinic in Toronto for September...but I am contemplating instead getting a second opinion using the mesh option. Shouldice's method does not use mesh but instead stiches muscles together.....they also keep you for 4 days.....versus mesh option which is a day surgery. I am currently seeking out a second opinion. This video has been quite helpful. Good healing to all suffering with hernias.

Self employed. Need to get back to work ASAP. How much longer would non laparoscopic surgery keep me out. As opposed to laparoscopic. I basically drive all day getting in and out of the car dozens of times. Don’t mind pain. Just don’t want to rupture repair.

Dr Todd ( god bless you ) and thank you

My Dr. said with laparoscopic repair that LMA cannot be used because I must be paralyzed during the operation. A breathing tube must be used instead due to being paralyzed. So with the open approach LMA can be used since being paralyzed isn't required, is that right? Also, wouldn't chance of being unable to urinate afterward would be less if not paralyzed for surgery?

My 5 years old son diagnosed with inguinal hernia. I am worring about him. and can he tackle with after surgery pain. Plz reply.....

Great video!

Thanks alot for this informative video but I want to know what surgery do you prefer for early bilateral inguinal hernia

Sir, I am from India. My husband has bilateral inguinal harniya. Omentum fatty tissue. He is very much afraid of surgery. With Which surgery should we go ahead?

Would you recommend a Open surgery for a female patient 84 years old who is diagnosed with paraumbilical hernia? And what are the Risks? Her TSH,FBS,UFR and heart rate and functions are normal according to the test.

I had open surgery a month ago and have developed quite a bit of scar tissue under the incision site. How long roughly does dis last for and what can I do to increase its breakdown? Also, I do tend to get some sharp pains at the hernia site itself. Is that nerves settling down in there? Again, can I improve this is any way? Cold or heat possibly??

very informative ,thank you

Great concise, informational video. Appreciate it. I have an incisional hernia from a prior stomach surgery. I keep flip flopping between laproscopic and open repair. My main concern (I think) is making sure I do not get another hernia in the future. From what I've read, the open repair seems to be a little more stronger (I play sports and lift weights). However, you said the rates of future hernias are very similar. Do you have any input on this? Thanks!

I’m 18 years old and I have a Spigelian hernia. I am a musician, an occasional smoker, and also an active person so I want to make sure that I make the right choice. The hernia has caused me to lose excessive weight as well so I am wondering which surgery would be the best for me? Would like to avoid any complications in the future.

I like that and will keep that in mind. Thank you

Why is mesh used in initial open inguinal hernia repair? I feel that inconveniences like pain or even recurrence are caused by the presence of mesh, and oh Lord, using 2 layers of mesh in open surgery is a kind of Frankenstein creation. Of course the pain will be bigger and will last longer, or will never disappear. As the body will fight to heal own tissues but also trying to integrate the mesh and all inflammation caused by the foreign object. You compare the results in both, but the comparison should be done between laparo with mesh inside the abdomen and open repair without mesh. I do understand that in special situation, upon multiple recurrences after open surgery without mesh, or accidents with loss of muscle, loss of tissue available for stitches, a mesh would help. But not for a young person with good physical condition, which is not obese, does not have diabetes, etc.I am old enough to know so many people which had open surgery with no mesh and they did heal well and had no cronic pain, like these days, since mesh is used in all kind of hernia repairs. Using a mesh in initial open surgery is not repair, it's butchering. And possible unnecessary mutilation. Please reconsider,especially for young people, as a mesh is a foreing object,it will not last forever in the body and then replacement/removal is even harder and more complicated.

I had a robotic laparoscopic repair on my right inguinal hernia. That was 10 days ago. My hernia pain is about 85% gone, hoping it goes away entirely. We'll see what happens.

I had an open surgery last week

Sir,,, i had my open inguinal hernia surgery 8 month ago...but still i feel mild pain in the surgical area and groin and right testicle...it is not severe pain...it is very small pain and i can tolerate it...sir,,,is it any problem...is it a symptom of mesh failure,mesh infection or mesh erosion??? Please sir reply 🙏🙏

Doctor Harris do you do an open surgery on inguinal hernias with a sedative and a local? If you do the operation with a local, do you do it yourself, or do you have, or direct assistant physicians to perform the operation?

hello doc i had my laproscopic surgery...its been 14 days after surgery, i still have a lump above my left testicle, and stiff nerve like thingy. what was that? please answer thank you

I was wondering what most hospitals do after finding out about a hiatal hernia? I have an appointment very soon and I've had a hiatal hernia before. They put me on nexium and zantac but the symptoms have been the same for about 3 years. They're doing an endoscopy here soon since my nexium has stopped and I'm getting insane acid reflux, heart burn, and I'm burping quite often. If I get acid reflux, I lay on my left side and it doesn't help at all. I know you can't speak directly for the hospital I'm going to but what would a majority of hospitals do; make me wait a couple more months for the surgery with no change in meds(they refuse to put me on nexium again even though it was the only thing that decreased the discomfort), or would they wanna operate very shortly after finding the hernia?

Which one generally costs less?

Sir, I'm 21 year old and i have midium type of iguinal harnia and doctor suggested me both for my iguinal harnia surgery_ open and laproscopic....so which one will be better...for my future...?

I have a inguinal hernia only on the left side. My surgeon says he likes to put mesh on both the left and right side of his patients as a precaution even though the other side does not have a hernia. Is this a good idea?

which is best open or laparoscopy?

In open surgery, can you use local anesthesia?

Do you do open surgery with local anesthetic? If you do so, how many times have you done it? I have bilateral bulges, but only the left inguinal bulge bothers me.

How do you know where the hernia or hernias is located? do you use a mri exray or ultrasound machine?

So how do you know if you have a hernia, because I have a big knot on my right side of my stomach and its starting to hurt a little bit, so is that a hernia?

Dr I have hernia but I am little nervous because my family we bad experience using mash laproscopy. Can you guide me please

does open repair affect the libido?

Are you still performing hernia surgeries through this COVID crisis.?

Is there any digestive issues or fever if we don't treat ingunial hernia and also fertility issues

My husband do hernia laparoscope can he drink alcohol? If he drink what will happen because he is a smoker too

For small umbilical hernia which is best pls reply sirrrrr

excellent. you give me peace

I wonder about scarring comparison between the two. not commented on.

thank you I need to get my hernia fix ( just so very scared ) and its getting larger can you help. thank you ( god bless you )

Polypropylene is a blue ikea bag, don't really want that in my body..would rather wear an external binder.

If the mesh begins to fail, it's almost impossible to remove the mesh if the surgery is done laprascopically. Only a few surgeons around the world are able to do this and it's risky. I'm going through it right now. I'd recommend open just incase your mesh causes chronic pain. If you can, avoid MESH ENTIRELY.

How does this apply to umbilical hernias? Thanks

What can I do to get my surgery done

How long do u be in pain had. a year ago have some pain

Why does the Shouldice center in Canada not want to use mesh for repairs ?

Worse surgery in the world, so painful,hospitals are shit,screwed up my life,abdomen sticks out more like waist pulled in, huge ugly scar ,bellybutton gone,sometimes wet,crusts over,never again,

Well this wasn’t helpful

No mesh it can ruin your life