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Dr. James Nunley
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- MD at Columbia University
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How long is the hospital stay for hernia surgery?
It is out patient surgery usually.
How long is recovery from inguinal hernia surgery?
Four to six weeks for full recovery.
What happens if a hernia is left untreated?
Most likely it will just get larger. They do not heal on their own. Worst case scenario, it becomes incarcerated and causes a bowel obstruction requiring emergency surgery.
How painful is hernia surgery?
Minimally invasive hurts less but all hernia repair is painful.
How is abdominal hernia surgery performed?
Depends on the size and the location of the hernia. I prefer a minimally invasive robotic approach.
When can I go back to work after hiatal hernia surgery?
Depends on the nature of your job. Desk job, one week. Jackhammer, four weeks.
Does surgery stitches leave scars?
Yes they do.
Post Whipple Pain, 11 months and counting?
A very difficult situation and I’m sorry for what you’re going through. If a small bowel series is normal, I’d consider looking into a celiac plexus block. Dissection around READ MORE
A very difficult situation and I’m sorry for what you’re going through. If a small bowel series is normal, I’d consider looking into a celiac plexus block. Dissection around these nodes can sometimes cause chronic upper abdominal pain that a block may relieve. It’s hard to say with any certainty but it’s worth looking into.
What are the side effects of having your gallbladder removed?
Often there are very few side effects. Most of my patients feel significantly better afterwards. On rare occasions people suffer diarrhea after eating. This can be helped READ MORE
Often there are very few side effects. Most of my patients feel significantly better afterwards. On rare occasions people suffer diarrhea after eating. This can be helped with questran.
How painful is hernia surgery?
Having had one myself, it’s quite painful. It gets better fairly quickly though.
Experiencing pain after appendectomy?
Rate complication after appendectomy. I’d need to see more studies before giving a complete answer
Why did my cyst rupture 8 months after cyst removal?
Recurrence is a possible complication of cyst removal.
How common is chronic pain after inguinal hernia surgery?
In my experience it is quite rare. If you are experiencing pain prior to surgery you are more likely to have pain afterwards.
Is my surgical wound infected?
Yes. Please see your surgeon for evaluation.
What happens if I don't have surgery for my hernia?
Depends on the hernia. They don’t go away and only get bigger, so better to have it fixed while it’s small.
What approach is better for prostatectomy?
Given the option, I’d go robotic. If your surgeon doesn’t perform robotic prostates find one that does.
What are the treatment options for inguinal hernias?
I would recommend a minimally invasive approach. Either robotic or laparoscopic.
I have a painful bump on my wrist. Should I get it removed surgically?
If it has a negative effect on your activities of daily living, then yes.
What are the most common side effects of a tumor removal?
If it’s the abdominal wall, there are very few side effects.
My husband has had a relapse of anal fissures. Would he require another surgery?
Consider psyllium husk fiber. Must be taken daily like brushing your teeth. If that does not alleviate the problem I would seek out a colonoscopy.
