- male
- 42 Years
- 14/08/2025
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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