Reply To: Dr. claimed small occult hernia on left side could grow by lap surgery on right side

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There is no evidence that has insufflation necessary for laparoscopic surgery weakens the abdominal wall or makes a small hernia bigger or more symptomatic.

It is is true that if you repair one side, it is possible that once you are symptom free on one side you may then start feeling more symptoms on the other side. It’s called distracting pain. That is not guaranteed and it’s perfectly safe and feasible to delay repair of an asymptomatic side until you are symptomatic.