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  • clive63

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    May 2, 2018 at 9:35 am in reply to: Inguinal hernia: keyhole or open surgery?

    Hi Good Intentions:
    Yes, I saw your response to my previous post and replied to it. I am not being offered anything other than mesh. The only option is keyhole (laparoscopic) or open. From what you say, I’m not sure if there are any real advantages to open surgery over keyhole, except possibly that they use less mesh. Is that true? There does not seem to be an overall consensus from people who have had a unilateral inguinal hernia as to side or long-term effects. Thanks!

  • clive63

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    April 4, 2018 at 4:25 pm in reply to: Do trusses or belts relieve inguinal hernia pain?

    Thanks, GoodIntentions. Are you suggesting there are some advantages to open surgery over keyhole/mesh? I think mine is what you call direct: i.e. it shows as a visible bulge in the groin area. I do need a rapid convalescence, as I’m the only driver in the house and my child is still in school. But I don’t want to sacrifice long-term efficacy for short-term gain. I have not found anyone yet who has said the belt/truss relieves the pain, although I was hoping it might allow me to walk further without discomfort. (I enjoy long country walks ordinarily.) Thanks again!

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