Incisional Hernias - Post Operative
After surgery the patient will be observed in a postoperative ward and then shifted to the ward after his condition is stabilized.
- Immediately after surgery, the patient will be observed in a recovery area for one to several hours depending on the time duration of the surgery. This is to monitor body temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and heart function.
- There maybe a small drain from inside the wound to collect secretions for a day or more.
- The surgical wound will be observed for undue bleeding or swelling.
- The patient may then be transferred to a regular room.
- Laparoscopically done cases will usually be discharged on the day of the surgery but more complex hernias such as those with incarcerated or strangulated intestines will require overnight hospitalization.
- Open surgical cases may stay for 4 to 5 days or longer.
- Some patients may have prolonged suture-site pain, which may be treated with pain medication or anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Antibiotics may be prescribed to help prevent postoperative infection.
