Surgeons repaired Lunsford's hernia by using two endoscopic instruments inserted through a keyhole incision. With a series of spiral tacks and prosthetic mesh, they reconstructed the inguinal floor. I was thrilled with the speed of my recovery. But some people may have a hernia for years without complications, Kim said. Currently we do not know if there is a group of patients that we can identify in whom repair of the hernia is not necessary.
Many people have friends or associates who have never had their hernia repaired.
Hopefully, we can soon have a better idea of how safe or risky that is. Page maintained by News and Publications . Last update December 29, 2000. The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Unauthorized reproduction of this material is strictly prohibited.