Hernioplasty is a surgical procedure that consists of repairing a hernia due to a rupture or weakness in the muscle tissue.
This surgery can be performed in three different ways: umbilical, inguinal and incisional. The technique used can be laparoscopic or open surgery, according to the physician's indications.
In addition, before the intervention, the treating physician must indicate laboratory tests, electrocardiograms, control films, among others that he/she deems convenient.
As general recommendations before the surgery, according to Johana López, professional nurse of the Clínica Bíblica hospital service, the patient is instructed not to consume any liquid or solid food 8 hours before the surgery.
The hernioplasty surgery takes between one and two hours, depending on the intervention of the doctor and the patient. When the patient is transferred to the recovery room, vital signs are taken and the pain scale is evaluated; the patient will always be accompanied by the nursing staff.
Also, as part of the procedures performed on patients after surgery at Hospital Clínica Bíblica, an oral tolerance test is performed, that is, an apple or chamomile juice is given to the patient; if the patient tolerates them and meets the criteria to go home, he/she can do so with the approval of the attending physician.
Likewise, the patient is educated about the medications, the schedule in which he/she must take them and about the care of the surgical wound.
Another important fact is the signs to watch for at home after surgery:
These signs should be reported to your doctor when you are at home.
Care at home: