My 42-day-old baby has been diagnosed with an inguinal hernia, and the doctor recommended surgery. I read somewhere that the baby should weigh over 10 kg, but mine is only 4.10 kg. The pediatric surgeon didn't mention weight as a concern should I go ahead with the surgery or wait for him to gain more weight? What are the risks involved in operating at this age and weight?

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I'm looking for recommendations on which hospital to choose for laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery I'm feeling a bit unsure about where to go and could use some guidance on what to consider

Apollo hospital is advised for the surgery.

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I've been married for 7 years and have two kids a 5-year-old girl from a normal delivery and a 5-month-old boy via C-section. I have an umbilical hernia and diastasis recti, and my belly still looks like I'm 9 months pregnant. What should I do? Is surgery my only option?

surgery opinion .

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I have a lipoma in my neck and was wondering if you perform surgery for this Do I need any tests before the procedure How much would the whole thing cost and will I need to stay in the hospital afterwards

excision of the lipoma is advised,sx rw.

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I'm looking for recommendations on which hospital to choose for laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery I'm feeling a bit unsure about where to go and could use some guidance on what to consider

I've been married for 7 years and have two kids a 5-year-old girl from a normal delivery and a 5-month-old boy via C-section. I have an umbilical hernia and diastasis recti, and my belly still looks like I'm 9 months pregnant. What should I do? Is surgery my only option?

I have a lipoma in my neck and was wondering if you perform surgery for this Do I need any tests before the procedure How much would the whole thing cost and will I need to stay in the hospital afterwards

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