Nerves In Inguinal Hernia Repair

The majority of inguinal hernia repairs are completed on an outpatient basis.

Nerves in inguinal hernia repair. Nerve damage is common. Most research has demonstrated that at least 5 30 of. Local spinal epidural and general endotracheal anesthesia are used depending on patient comorbidities and surgeon preference. 4 5 moreover the condition can sometimes be debilitating and treatment.

Treatment for inguinal neuralgia. There are many recommendations to surgically repair an inguinal hernia and the doctors who make these decisions are doing so based off very good information. 1 3 although the pain is often mild in nature quality of life studies have shown that chronic pain irrespective of severity can significantly interfere with normal daily activities. Modern laparoscopic procedures take two to four weeks.

The most common reason these three nerves become dysfunctional is unintentional damage during hernia repair surgery. About 1 to 5 out of 100 people develop another inguinal hernia after having surgery to repair a previous hernia. Surgery without synthetic mesh is associated with a higher risk of recurrence. Awad ss fagan sp.

However if there are complications you may have to remain in the hospital until. There are 6 nerves in the groin that your surgeon is aware of and will avoid harm to. Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve this nerve is the most lateral nerve in the groin innervates the upper lateral thigh skin and in the past was the most common nerve irritated during a laparoscopic repair. When an infection does occur skin flora are the most likely etiology and appropriate gram positive antibiotics should be initiated.

Scott nw mccormack k graham p go pm ross sj grant am. Entrapment of these nerves by post surgical scar tissue is another way that inguinal neuralgia may develop after this type of surgery. Hernias might also return following surgery and require a second procedure. And the lateral femorocutaneous nerves.

The risk of having another hernia will vary from person to person and will also depend on the surgical procedure. Open inguinal hernia repair remains the gold standard to treat inguinal hernias and is associated with a low recurrence and complication rate 1 2 3 4. Current approaches to inguinal hernia repair. If irritated there may be pain or hypersensitivity experienced along the lateral thigh.

Open repair takes three weeks to recover. Chronic groin pain is a significant problem following open inguinal hernia repair with a reported incidence ranging from 19 to 62 9. In some cases however hernia repair surgery can result in groin pain that lasts more than 6 months following the procedure. Nerve blocks are an effective way to diagnose and treat.

In specialized hernia practices the incidence of wound infection following inguinal hernia operation is 1 or less. Open mesh versus non mesh. Following inguinal hernia repair recovery avoid any strenuous activities or workload. This means you can go home the same day as the surgery.