Hernia usually occurs in men and women. However, Inguinal Hernia is the type that is more common in males. Laparoscopic Inguinal Surgery or keyhole surgery is the procedure for treating hernia.
An inguinal hernia is caused when tissues in groin muscles push ahead causing groin protrusion.
Hernias do not go away on their own and there is no other option besides surgery. Before the surgery, a general anesthesia is injected into the patient. A laparascope is used for examining the hernia and inner tissues of abdomen and so the surgery is also termed as keyhole surgery. For insertion of laparoscope, small incisions are then drilled on the abdominal area. The inguinal hernia is repaired through inserting surgical instruments passed inside the body by way of the incisions. After that, a wired mesh is pressed over the hernia, keeping it in place through staples. Since the incisions made are very small, the surgery is deemed safe and minimally invasive.A Laparoscopic Inguinal is suggested by the doctor if: