Postoperative Care Instructions for Pediatric Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery
Disease description:
My child underwent laparoscopic hernia surgery at the hospital yesterday. The doctor advised us to take extra precautions at home. I would like to ask, what should be noted after pediatric laparoscopic hernia surgery?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
After laparoscopic surgery for pediatric hernia, it is important to keep the wound area clean and dry in the short term. If redness, swelling, warmth, pain, or discharge from the wound site occurs, prompt medical evaluation at a hospital is necessary. For one month after surgery, avoid riding bicycles, climbing stairs, or engaging in other strenuous physical activities. In terms of diet, drink plenty of water and consume high-fiber foods to prevent constipation, thereby avoiding straining during bowel movements that could increase abdominal pressure and lead to hernia recurrence.
