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Inguinal hernia repair - series: Procedure

Inguinal hernia repair - series Illustrations: Normal anatomy Indications Procedure Aftercare

While the patient is sleepy (sedated) and pain-free (local anesthesia or spinal anesthesia) or deep asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia), an incision is made over the hernia. The bulging tissue or organ is replaced inside the muscle wall, the muscle tissue is repaired, and the skin is closed.