my one month old baby has been diagnosed with an inguinal hernia near the lower abdomen and doctors are recommending surgery is this procedure safe for such a young infant what are the risks involved

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Inguinal hernia surgery is safe in infants‚Äîdone under GA by pediatric surgeon; risks include bleeding, infection, or recurrence but rare.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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