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HERNIA REPAIR
PREPARING FOR A UMBILICAL/VENTRAL EPIGASTRIC HERNIA REPAIR
Hernia Repair is an open surgery to remove the hernia. The open surgery is to repair a rupture/ weakness in the abdominal wall. A cut is made at the site of the hernia. The weak area is found and is reinforced with mesh or stitches.
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STEPS TO BOOKING:
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Obtain a referral form from your physician
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Book an appointment with our office
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If you are using insurance (Present insurance Card)
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MEET THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST
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Consultation booking
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Laboratory and Imaging test completed
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Preoperative questionnaire
THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE:
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Fast 12 hours prior to the procedure
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Remember to leave all valuables at home (jewelry, money etc.)
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Refrain from smoking and use of alcoholic beverages
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Shower the morning of the procedure
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SURGERY TIMELINE:
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Patient assessment about 45 minutes after check in
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Anesthesia takes about 15 minutes.
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Surgery time is about 30-45 minutes
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Recovery requires about 45 minutes
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Upon clearance by the doctor the patient is released.
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RESULTS TIMELINE:
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Specimen taken to the laboratory by the patient (If necessary)
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Post operative guidelines given
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Follow-up care
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I'm ready to begin...
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
BENEFITS:
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Reduced risk in incarnation or obstruction due to the hernia
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Reduced pain associated wit the hernia
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Improved appearance of the area of the hernia
POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS & RISK:
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Trouble passing urine after the operation
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Wound infection
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Bleeding into the wound
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The wounds may not heal normally
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Bands of scare tissue
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Hernia may come back
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Increased risk in people who smoke
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Increase risk for people who have diabetes and are obese
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Although the risks and complications may occur only very rarely they do sometimes occur and cannot be predicted or prevented by the physician
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