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Can I have my hernia repaired without a general anaesthetic?

April 26, 2017anaesthetic hernia repaired

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Can I have my hernia repaired without a general anaesthetic?

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A. Yes most hernias can be repaired under local or regional anaesthetic. A laparoscopic repair requires a general anaesthetic. So if you do not want to be put to sleep for your operation, or it is not thought safe to put you to sleep, then you will have to have open surgery rather than the laparoscopic approach.