Your doctor will decide on the best method to operate on your hernia.

Hernias can be repaired with either open or laparoscopic surgery (keyhole) Laparoscopic surgery uses a camera and small surgical equipment to repair the hernia usually using three small incisions.

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Open surgery requires a bigger incision depends on the type and size of the hernia and may need a longer recovery process. 

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Recovery is about 6 weeks where you may be unable to move normally. Laparoscopic surgery has a shorter recovery time.

 

Not all hernias are suitable for laparoscopic repair, mainly the big size hernias with bowel in the scrotum