In this video FAQ about hernia surgery, Dr. Nora Fullington answers the question - Will I need general anesthesia during my hernia repair surgery?

As you will learn, the answer depends on several factors including type of hernia repair - tissue repair, Shouldice hernia repair, mesh repair, open preperitoneal hernia surgery, laparoscopic hernia repair, robotic hernia surgery - and your medical and surgical history. Oftentimes no mesh repairs, and open mesh repairs can be completed with IV sedation and local numbing medications. Laparoscopic and robotic repairs always require general anesthesia. Sometimes it depends on they type of hernia your have fixed like inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia or epigastric hernia

Every patient is different and evaluation by a hernia specialist can help better determine your needs during hernia surgery.

Dr. Nora Fullington is a hernia surgeon, hernia specialist, and abdominal core health specialist at Boston Hernia.