Hernia Repair

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Postoperative Complications


Any surgical procedure carries the risk for complications. Only a small percentage of patients who undergo hernia repair surgery have postoperative complications, which include:

Black and blue scrotum and shrunken testicles in men following an inguinal hernia repair
Bleeding
Inability to urinate
Infection
Recurrence of the hernia
Respiratory problems, usually resulting from general anesthesia


The surgeon should be notified immediately if the pat...Read the full article