Hernia Repair

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Preoperative Care

Most hernia repairs are same day surgeries, which means that patients can go home on the same day that they undergo the operation. If a patient needs to remain in the hospital, they are usually discharged the following day.


The most common preoperative tests are blood and urine tests, but a chest x-ray and EKG may also be required, depending on the patient's health history. These tests are normally done a few days prior to surgery.

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