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Ivan wrote: ************************************ > I may be scheduled for inguinal hernia surgery in October.. A 1982, > right-sided hernia surgical repair has partially failed, and has to be > done again. A robin's-egg -sized protrusion sometimes forms.. It can be > reduced manually if I lie on my back and slowly manipulate it over the > pubic bone. > > The laporoscopic method requires anaesthesia It leaves a tiny pair of > scars, and heals within a week.. The external approach (traditional > method), I am told, takes two weeks or so to heal. I'm trying to figure > out what will be less stressful for me. > > I wonder if anyone on the list has had experience and could comment. > There is moderate discomfort. > > Thank You. > > Ivan 48/12 > Ivan, "Unofficial" response (I am not a hernia specialist). From what I know, the laparoscopic method is not really that much easier on the system than is the "standard" method. If you had a failure of the first attempt (same side), then I would think that you should have the standard method. Best, Bob *********************************** ROBERT A. FINK, M. D., F.A.C.S. Neurological Surgery 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, CA 94704-2636 USA Phone: (510) 849-2555 FAX: (510) 849-2557 WWW: <http://www.dovecom.com/rafink/> mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ***********************************