• Are you awake during inguinal hernia surgery?

I will have inguinal hernia surgery. Are you awake during inguinal hernia surgery?

3 Answers

  • Surgeon
  • Evanston, IL

You can choose to be awake during inguinal hernia repair if you would like to avoid general anesthesia. Most cases are done under anesthesia.

  • Surgeon
  • Ansonia, CT

No, GETA/general anesthesia with intubation is performed.

  • Surgeon
  • Dallas, TX

No. General anesthesia is required except in a minority of select cases (<1%).

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