Managing Postoperative Complications In Hernia Surgery

In comparison with open surgery, endoscopic inguinal hernia surgery poses higher risk of complications. Besides a range of intraoperative complications such as balloon injury, vascular injury etc., groin hernia surgery has significant postoperative issues, such as: ·         Seroma/ hematoma formation ·         Urinary retention ·         Neuralgia ·         Testicular pain and swelling ·         Mesh and wound infection ·         Recurrence What are the best ways to avoid/ minimize postoperative complications in inguinal hernia surgery? Source: Chowbey PK et al, Complications in groin hernia surgery and the way out.

J Minim Access Surg. 2006 Sep; 2(3): 174–177.