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How long does hernia surgery last?
I am a 34-year-old male who will have hernia surgery soon. How long does hernia surgery last?
3 Answers
About 2-6 hours.
Herniorrhaphy procedures can be estimated depending on the location and size of the hernia. The experience of the surgeon has a great deal to do with the time factor. Is it an internal or an external hernia repair? A simple uncomplicated inguinal hernia repair can be between 3/4 to 1.5 hour.
The surgery itself takes about 30-90 minutes. Recovery is about 2-4 weeks. The repair is designed to last your life, but there is about a 2-3% recurrence rate.