Inguinal Hernia Repair Consent
Blood or fluid building up in the space left by the hernia this usually gets better without treatment.
Inguinal hernia repair consent. This procedure is an inguinal hernia repair by a laparoscopic key hole technique using small incisions and a telescope and may include placement of mesh with or without fixation. Elective inguinal hernia repair ihr is one of the most commonly performed operations in the uk. Surgical consent for inguinal hernia repair diagnosis. You have been diagnosed with an inguinal hernia.
The intestines can then protrude stick out through the weak area. As with all procedures informed consent is essential. There are several types of hernias the most common being inguinal femoral and umbilical this consent is generic for each of these types of hernia there will be slight variation between each subtype which can be undertaken both open or laparoscopically. An inguinal hernia repair is a routine operation with very few risks.
For most people the benefits in terms of reduced discomfort are much greater than the disadvantages. A small cut is made at the site of the hernia. Consent obtained from a substitute decision maker. Open surgery to repair the weakness in the groin area.
This is a hernia that occurs near the groin area. In order to make an informed decision and give your consent you. Other potential complications of an inguinal hernia repair include. Risks and complications of a laparoscopic.
This should be clearly recorded on the consent form. However all surgery carries an element of risk. Deciding on having an inguinal hernia repair inguinal hernia repair is a commonly performed and generally safe operation. There are several types of hernias the most common being inguinal femoral and umbilical this consent is generic for each of these types of hernia there will be slight variation between each subtype which can be undertaken both open or laparoscopically.
Consent information parent patient copy hernia inguinal repair child young person under 18 years page 1 of 1 2018 u 2018 1. What do i need to know about this procedure. But a small number of hernias can come back at some point after surgery. Pre made consent forms have been suggested to improve consenting practice.
A hernia results when the body wall becomes weak. Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair originated in the early 1990s as laparoscopy gained a foothold in general surgery. This procedure will require an.