Inguinal hernia surgery & Diverticolous

[Guido]

Hi,
I am 54 years of age and about 2 years a go I was diagnosed with a left inguinal hernia that the surgeon now says needs surgery.
I was also diagnosed with sigmoid diverticulitis on 2013 with flare ups about every 18 months.

May the sigmoid diverticulosis be a contraindication for inguinal hernia surgery?
Is there someone else in the same situation as myself?

Thanks

[drtowfigh]

It is not a contraindication. But that history is important to share with your surgeon, as there are risks, especially with laparoscopic surgery, in the face of prior infection and scarring from diverticulitis.

• This reply was modified 1 year ago by drtowfigh.

[Guido]

In my case the surgeon will use the open technique surgery, I hope that everything will go well.
Thanks

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