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've been having mild hernia symptoms in my lower abdomen and my doctor mentioned surgery might be needed. I've heard about open, laparoscopic, and robotic options can you explain which one might be best for my case?

For mild hernia symptoms in your lower abdomen, your doctor may recommend surgery, and you've mentioned open, laparoscopic, and robotic procedures. Open surgery involves a larger incision to repair the hernia, while laparoscopic and robotic surgeries use smaller incisions and specialized instruments. The best approach depends on the specific hernia, your overall health, and the surgeon's expertise.

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I've had a lump in my underarm for the past 78 years and it's been bothering me lately is there any treatment option available besides surgery

I would need some more details to get a clear idea of what you are going through

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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?

both

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