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During open
inguinal-femoral hernia repair, a cut in the groin area is made and the hernia
sac is pushed back into the abdominal cavity.
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Conditions Treated with Open Inguinal-Femoral Hernia Repair:
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There are no
comparable non-surgical alternatives to open inguinal-femoral hernia repair.
The procedure may be performed laparoscopically as a surgical alternative.
Anesthesia with Open Inguinal-Femoral Hernia Repair:
Open inguinal-femoral hernia repair may be performed with local anesthesia. It can also be performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from Open Inguinal-Femoral Hernia Repair:
Possible risks following open inguinal-femoral hernia repair include infection, bleeding, incisional hernia and a negative reaction to the anesthesia.
Prognosis after Open Inguinal-Femoral Hernia Repair:
The prognosis for a positive end result following open inguinal-femoral hernia repair is very good.
