24/10/2025
BENEFITS OF ELECTIVE HERNIA REPAIR
Better patient selection and preparation. Morbidities capable of causing intraoperative complications are brought under control. Upper respiratory tract infection is one of such due to it's ability to increase airway reactivity. The later may lead to laryngeal spasm. Sickle cell anaemia patients are brought to stable state before surgery.
Shorter duration of surgery and anaesthesia
Elective procedures are planned. The surgeon and anaesthetist decide the best approach and carry same out at the shortest possible time.
Minimal access approach is more likely adopted in elective, compared to emergency settings.
Post operative stay is short. Extent of the procedure is minimal and Day Case or Ambulatory Surgery option is usually adopted.
There's less disruption of family routines, parents' time at work and school attendance. Procedure can be planned for weekends, evening (for next morning discharge) or holidays.
Only minimal complications are expected. Hernia repair is classified as a clean procedure with infection rates of just 1-2%, even without antibiotics.
Cost of surgery is comparatively lesser, both for the client and the hospital. This is due to extent of the surgery, hospital stay and rarity of complications.
Overall, better outcome is possible.
Children recover better at home environment.
Recurrence is reportedly higher when hernias present as, and are operated as emergency.
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