“Is abdominal hernia surgery considered major surgery?”
I will have abdominal hernia surgery. Is it serious? How long is recovery after the surgery?
3 Answers
It depends in part on the size of the abdominal hernia and what you would consider "major" surgery. However, in my view, I would generally consider this as major surgery.
Marshall Z. Schwartz, MD, FACS, FRCS-Eng (Hon)
Marshall Z. Schwartz, MD, FACS, FRCS-Eng (Hon)
It varies depending on the size and location of the hernia as well as the method for fixing it (open or laparoscopic). In general, I limit activities for 2 weeks, increase activities for weeks 2-4, and then recommend return to full activities after 4 weeks.
Yes. Recovery after Surgery normally takes 3-6 months.
