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Hernia mesh horror story and testicle loss
Someone recently asked on here about not knowing losing a testicle can be a possibility with hernia surgery
Here is a news report about someone who did. Poor man has had a terrible time
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scots-man-chronic-pain-unable-31302005
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Testicle loss from first hernia repair is rare, unless the hernia is ginormous.
Repeat hernia surgery, especially from the front/open/anterior approach may disrupt blood flow to the testicle, resulting in poor blood flow or no blood flow. This means the testicle can shrink. In even more rare situates, the testicle may need to be removed.
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As I understand it Testicle loss can happen from any surgery performed open. Lap is less of a risk because its activity in the front that is the problem? Can anyone confirm…Dr. Twofigh? My friend told me his shouldice surgeon told him risk of testicle loss was possible but rare.
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