Question 1

My wife was told she might need an appendectomy, and the doctor recommended laparoscopy as the better option. Can you tell me how much the surgery usually costs and how long the recovery typically takes?

Accepted Answer

The cost of appendicitis surgery in India can range from INR 30,000 to INR 1,00,000 with an average cost of around INR 50,000

Question 2

My 2-month-old baby has been diagnosed with a right inguinal hernia measuring 17x9.3 mm, with omental and bowel herniation going into the scrotal sac. The ultrasound shows maintained vascularity and minimal free fluid. Is open surgery under local anesthesia safe for such a young baby? I'm really worried about the risks at this age.

Accepted Answer

Open inguinal hernia repair, even under local anesthesia, is generally considered safe for a 2-month-old baby, especially when ultrasound findings indicate maintained vascularity and minimal fluid. However, the decision to proceed with surgery, including the type of anesthesia, should be made by a qualified pediatric surgeon in consultation with the parents, considering the baby's overall health, the severity of the hernia, and the surgeon's experience

Question 3

I've been dealing with a fistula for two years now and had surgery, but the abscess keeps coming back every 6 months for the past 15 months. What medication can help heal the track so it doesn't return? Also, what exactly is an abscess and how does it form?

Accepted Answer

To guide you correctly, a thorough assessment is necessary.

What can I take to manage hernia pain at home since I can't get surgery right now? It's really uncomfortable and I need some relief

Hernia pain can be managed temporarily with rest, abdominal binders, and analgesics, but surgery is the only definitive treatment.

More General Surgery Health Queries

My wife was told she might need an appendectomy, and the doctor recommended laparoscopy as the better option. Can you tell me how much the surgery usually costs and how long the recovery typically takes?

I've been dealing with a fistula for two years now and had surgery, but the abscess keeps coming back every 6 months for the past 15 months. What medication can help heal the track so it doesn't return? Also, what exactly is an abscess and how does it form?

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