8/23/2019 What are the risks of hernia surgery?

CHECK YOUR SYMPTOMS FIND A DOCTOR FIND A DENTIST FIND LOWEST DRUG PRICES SIGN IN SUBSCRIBE

HEALTH DRUGS & LIVING FAMILY & NEWS &

A-Z SUPPLEMENTS HEALTHY PREGNANCY EXPERTS SEARCH 
A DV E RT I S E M E NT

Digestive Disorders 

What are the risks of hernia surgery?

ANSWER

This type of operation is normally very safe. But like

all surgeries, having your hernia removed comes with
a number of possible complications. They include:

Infection of the wound

Blood clots: These can develop because you’re
under anesthesia and don’t move for a long
period of time.
Pain: In most cases, the area will be sore as you
heal. But some people develop chronic, long-
lasting pain a er surgery for a groin hernia, for
example. Experts think the procedure may
damage certain nerves. Laparoscopic surgery
may cause less pain than an open procedure.
Recurrence: The hernia could come back a er
  WhatResearch
the surgery. are theshows
risksthat
of using
her… mesh can SUBSCRIBE SEARCH 
reduce your risk of this happening by half.

A DV E RT I S E M E NT
From: Do I Need Surgery for Hernia? WebMD Medical Reference
Sources | Reviewed by Sabrina Felson on March 21, Medically Reviewed on
2019 3/21/2019

Other Answers On:

NEXT QUESTION:

What are non-surgical treatments for

 IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
a hernia?

WAS THIS ANSWER HELPFUL SHARE

More Answers On Digestive Disorders

What can I eat a er gallbladder removal?

What should you know about getting surgery for

gallstones?
https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/qa/what-are-the-risks-of-hernia-surgery 1/2
8/23/2019 What are the risks of hernia surgery?

How is open surgery done for gallstones?

How is laparoscopic cholecystectomy done for

gallstones?

 Ask another question

This tool does not provide medical advice. See additional information.

Health Solutions FROM OUR SPONSORS

Bedroom Germ Traps Treat Pets for Fleas Birth Control Delivery Kept Your Wisdom Teeth?
Birth Control Online Future Of Health Diagnosing Colorectal Cancer Power Of Water Ke r
Clinical Trials 101 Plan Your Cancer Care Personalized Supplements Treating Baby Eczema
At Home Health Care Is My Penis Normal? Treatments for Psoriasis Bent Fingers?

More from WebMD

How Severe Is Your Psoriasis? First Psoriatic Arthritis Flare Managing Diabetes at Work Stress and Psoriasis
Live Better With MS Assessment A Personal Story of RA Routine Checkups You Shouldn't Miss Finding the Best MS Care Team
What Is Endometriosis? Beat Crohn's Flares Avoid Allergy Triggers What's New in Psoriasis Research
Macular Degeneration Assessment Ways to Prevent Migraines Living With PAH Where Breast Cancer Spreads

Policies WebMD Network Our Apps

Privacy Policy Medscape WebMD Mobile
   Cookie Policy Medscape Reference WebMD App
Editorial Policy MedicineNet Pregnancy
Advertising Policy eMedicineHealth Baby
Correction Policy RxList Allergy
Terms of Use OnHealth Medscape
WebMDRx
First Aid
About WebMD Magazine For Advertisers
WebMD Health Record
Contact Us Advertise with Us
Dictionary
About WebMD Advertising Policy
Physician Directory
Careers
Newsletter
Corporate
WebMD Health Services
Site Map
Accessibility

© 2005 - 2019 WebMD LLC. All rights reserved.

WebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
See additional information.

https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/qa/what-are-the-risks-of-hernia-surgery 2/2