Shouldice Inguinal Hernia Repair Day of Surgery

This video aims to inform patients undergoing a Shouldice hernia repair at Boston Hernia or similar partnered practices. It emphasizes that consulting your surgeon post-surgery is crucial.
Understanding Recovery:
This guide provides a general idea of the recovery process after Shouldice hernia repair, helping you gauge your progress.
Day of Surgery:
Fasting: Typically, no food or drink after midnight before surgery. Some centers allow clear liquids like water or black coffee. But check your facility first!
Clothing: Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
Support System: Bring someone to drive you home and offer emotional support.
Pre-Surgery: Arrive 1-1.5 hours before surgery for assessments by various healthcare professionals.
Anesthesia: Discuss your anesthesia options (typically local and sedation, genera anesthesia is rarely ever requiredl) with an anesthesiologist.
Surgical Team: Briefly meet the surgeon or surgical team to discuss post-operative care.
Operating Room: You may or may not receive medication to ease anxiety before entering the OR.
Surgery Duration: The Shouldice repair usually takes 45-60 minutes.
Recovery: You'll wake up groggy in the recovery area and be offered some snacks and drinks
Discharge: Most patients are awake, alert, and able to go home within an hour after surgery.
Important Note:
The day of surgery experience is similar for most hernia repairs, regardless of the technique (Shouldice, Open preperitoneal, Lichtenstein, laparoscopic). The key difference lies in surgery duration and anesthesia recovery time.
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Post-operative pain management
Discharge criteria