Dr Adam Rapaport General Surgeon
Medical in Waverley

That is the contents such as fat or bowel becomes stuck and the blood supply is cut off. If the problem is important (for example strangulated or obstructed hernia) you would be seen on the identical day and surgery arranged as necessary. The Assistant makes the operation easier for the Surgeon by pulling detractors and thus giving the Surgeon a better view of the operating field. For a hernia operation it probably decreases the operating time by at minimum five or ten minutes. You're referring General Practitioner provides us usually with details about your medical condition, medication and an overview of your health. For example we need to know whether you are on blood thinning medication before to surgery, have any allergies to medication or need antibiotics during surgery. You will also be given an Information Sheet to read regarding hernias in general, the conceivable risks of surgery and the postoperative care subsequent surgery. He will then inquire you a series of questions such as: how lengthy you have had pain or swelling. As healthy as identifying your hernia problem, the Surgeon will want to assess your general condition and fitness for surgery should it be required. Hernia fix is usually a low risk operation but there are factors that require careful consideration. In addition there are other causes of pain in the groin such as osteoarthritis of the hip or referred pain from the back. Many patients with a groin hernia may get bowel symptoms such as abdominal pain or bloating due to the bowel being caught in the hernia. Do all hernias need an operation and when? If there are complicating factors such as other conditions, heart problems, and blood thinning medications, allowances may be made for these. In addition we sometimes get you to check out with other Specialists whose protection you have been under. Generally the risks of surgery for hernia operations are low. You are instructed to ring the Surgeon the following day on his changeable number to ensure all is healthy and you can inquire any relevant questions. Most Day Surgery centers will also be in touch with you the latter day to ensure all is well. We do review you within one week of the surgery and you are welcome to ring on any day if you have any concerns. This is a commonly asked interrogate as the painkillers and the operation may sluggish your bowels down. They are scarce complications, which are associated with any operation not honest specifically a hernia operation. We have audited our patients to find that many patients do not need painkillers whatsoever. You will be seen within six to ten days of the surgery. Many patients prefer not to have to come again but we offer you the finest of ringing up at any time or making an appointment to see us within a few weeks if necessary.