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Hernia Repair — risks and complications
5 documented risks. Severity reflects clinical significance, not probability.
Recurrence
moderate3.00% (1.00–10.00%)Prevention: Mesh reinforcement; tension-free repair; smoking cessation pre-op.
Sources: cochrane-laparoscopic-vs-open-hernia
Chronic post-operative pain
moderate10.00% (5.00–15.00%)Prevention: Nerve preservation in open repair; lightweight mesh; laparoscopic approach in selected patients.
Sources: nice-ta160-laparoscopic-hernia
Mesh infection
severe0.50%Prevention: Antibiotic prophylaxis; sterile technique.
Sources: who-surgical-safety-checklist
Seroma or haematoma
minor5.00%Prevention: Meticulous haemostasis; drains in selected cases.
Sources: cochrane-laparoscopic-vs-open-hernia
Bowel or bladder injury (laparoscopic approach)
severe0.50%Prevention: Careful trocar placement; experienced laparoscopic team.
Sources: cochrane-laparoscopic-vs-open-hernia