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Inguinal Hernia Surgery

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During surgery to repair the hernia, the bulging tissue is pushed back in. Your abdominal wall is strengthened and supported with sutures (stitches), and sometimes mesh. This repair can be done with open or laparoscopic surgery. You and your surgeon can discuss which type of surgery is right for you.

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This video shows inguinal hernia surgery, in which the bulging tissue is pushed back in during surgery to repair the hernia. It describes how the abdominal wall is strengthened and supported with sutures and sometimes mesh, and that the repair can be done with open or laparoscopic surgery.

Key points

  • Bulging tissue is pushed back in during hernia repair surgery
  • The abdominal wall is strengthened and supported with sutures
  • Mesh is sometimes used to support the repair
  • The repair can be done with open or laparoscopic surgery

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This video presents “Inguinal Hernia Surgery” — During surgery to repair the hernia, the bulging tissue is pushed back in. Your abdominal wall is strengthened and supported with sutures (stitches), and sometimes mesh. This repair can be done with open or laparoscopic surgery. You and. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

From our Surgery Videos collection: Surgery videos: watch real operations step by step — general, laparoscopic and specialist surgery performed in the OR, explained for students and surgeons. Browse all Surgery Videos videos →

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