“Can surgery fix a groin hernia?”
I have a groin hernia. Can surgery fix a groin hernia?
5 Answers
Dr. David Carlson
Surgeon
Yes
Surgery is the only treatment that will repair an inguinal hernia. Depending on your symptoms and the size of the hernia, you can do watchful waiting however, this is usually not recommend.
After the neonatal period surgery is the only treatment for a groin hernia. The choice of tissue versus mesh repair is surgeon dependent.
Surgery is the best treatment for inguinal or groin hernias. It can often be done with minimally invasive techniques such as robotics. Do not hesitate to make an appointment with a surgeon to discuss the options available to you.
Yes, once it's painful.
