I have asymptomatic gallstones and recently recovered from COVID-19 can I safely postpone surgery for about 4 months or should I get it done sooner? Just worried about any risks if I delay it.

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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NO RISK TO DELAY, YOU CAN DO ANYTIME .

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I found out I was HIV positive 10 years ago from a blood transfusion and have been on ART since then with an undetectable viral load. Now I've been diagnosed with a left hernia that's causing really bad pain. How do I go about getting surgery for this? Are there any special precautions I should take because of my HIV status?

You can safely undergo hernia surgery with HIV if your viral load is undetectable.Inform your surgeon and anesthetist so they can take standard precautions.Healing is generally good with ART control.

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I have a double hernia on both sides and I'm really worried about which surgery option open or laparoscopic would give me a permanent fix with no chance of it coming back. Is there one that offers a lifetime guarantee?

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excision of the cysts is advised to the patient.

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