Inguinal hernia surgery usually takes between 30 minutes and 1 hour. The length of the surgery can vary depending on the size and location of the hernia and the surgical method used (open surgery or laparoscopic surgery). The laparoscopic method can usually be completed in less time, but both methods are usually completed in less than an hour.
Although the recovery time after surgery varies depending on the individual, patients are usually discharged the same day and can return to light activities within a few days.