The operation
The last checks
The day before the surgery a number of tests are run to see if you are fit enough to undergo surgery. You also have a consultation with the surgeon, in which you can ask everything you like.
The operation
√ Shouldice, Desarda or Muschaweck method
√ Takes about 45 minutes
√ Is performed under general or local anaesthesia
√ Is always performed by Dr. Koch or Dr. Muschaweck
The operation
√ Shouldice, Desarda or Muschaweck method
√ Takes about 45 minutes
√ Is performed under general or local anaesthesia
√ Is always performed by Dr. Koch or Dr. Muschaweck
After the operation
√ After the operation you can easily walk
√ The wound is about 2 to 3 cm
To receive after care you stay in the area of the clinic. After 3 nights you are fit enough to travel back home.
Inguinal hernia – 3 nights
Bilateral hernia – 5 nights
Recovery
√ Pain level: low to moderate
√ After one week you can resume driving/light work
√ After four weeks you can resume all activities (heavy work, sports)
An inguinal hernia operation is a minimal procedure that allows you to return to work relatively quickly. After one week you can go back to work, remember that you can not lift objects of more than 10kg until you fully recover after four weeks.
Recovery
√ Pain level: low to moderate
√ After one week you can resume driving/light work
√ After four weeks you can resume all activities (heavy work, sports)
An inguinal hernia operation is a minimal procedure that allows you to return to work relatively quickly. After one week you can go back to work, remember that you can not lift objects of more than 10kg until you fully recover after four weeks.