Eric Blair Posted December 27, 2023 Report Share Posted December 27, 2023 Has anyone had "recent" experience with Laparoscopic surgery for a hernia here? What doctor would you recommend or against? Which hospital? Costs? I can go to California and get it done for nothing at a top ranked hospital but always like choices. I very much believe that there are really World class doctors here, but I need to be financially realistic. Any serious input greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 what type of hernia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Blair Posted December 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 22 minutes ago, bmh said: what type of hernia? inguinal hernia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jreboll Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 Why laparoscopy? Regular inguinal herniorrhaphy only leaves a one to two inch scar and it’s in an area that no one is going to be looking at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 Jreboll, are there any significant differences between laparoscopic and herniorrhaphy surgery? Wondering why you asked/suggested. FWIW, I had that same surgery done NOB laparoscopically a few years ago.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jreboll Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 Laparoscopic usually requires maybe three stab wounds, one to stick the light through, the second for the endoscope and the other for the stapling device. i had a regular repair which left a hardly noticeable scar mostly covered by pubic hair. I would go with whatever the surgeon feels most comfortable doing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 yes it all depends on what the surgeon feels is the best way to go and the surgeon also decides on the hospital here.. Not all surgeons can work in all hospitals. I believe in having surgeries done in Guadaljara as there are more choices of hospitals and as long as the surgeon is good you can pick cheaper hospitals in Guadaljara.. of course depending on where the surgeon will or can work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm1mex Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 Final answer. Dr. Valenzuela Quality Care. He does hernias at San Antonio Hospital. He come to lakeside Mondays. Excellent surgeon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vetteforron Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 I had a double in the little hospital outside of Jocotepec. Walked in 20 hours later walked out. No pain. In the hospital I noticed a small bottle of Tylenol 3 in my IV. Sent me home with something I took only for one day. I did have to pay about 5oo bucks for the Laparoscopic. Doctor said he had to bring his equipment and team from Guadalajara. I remember the Doctor bragging he did a good job. This was about 5 or 6 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted December 28, 2023 Report Share Posted December 28, 2023 15 hours ago, Jreboll said: Regular inguinal herniorrhaphy only leaves a one to two inch scar a Not if you have a MONSTER hernia as other half did. Laparoscopy totally not possible. Normal incision with mesh insert left longer but excellent scar and recovery was without issues.. Hospital Pedro Loza in Guad ( cheap but clean and good) General Surgeon did the work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelican9 Posted December 30, 2023 Report Share Posted December 30, 2023 On 12/27/2023 at 9:12 PM, sm1mex said: Final answer. Dr. Valenzuela Quality Care. He does hernias at San Antonio Hospital. He come to lakeside Mondays. Excellent surgeon. Sent you a P M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm1mex Posted December 30, 2023 Report Share Posted December 30, 2023 Replied to your pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Blair Posted March 10 Author Report Share Posted March 10 Someone asked why lap surgery for hernia. I am advised that I would need a general anesthetic for a "non-lap" procedure, and for my age, well over 70) there are many reports of cognitive problems with a general anesthetic as opposed to a lap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 "Many reports" as in how many? What percentage? "There remains a lack of validated neuropsychological testing for POCD (Post Operative Cognitive Decline), which is required for homogeneous research methodology...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 Having said that... lap surgery for hernia has been around for many years with much success. So why even consider the more invasive surgery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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