Is laparoscopic robotic inquinal surgery repair appropiate for a 75 yr. old man who has 2 hip-replacements and underwent IMRT radiation treatments[43] for prostate cancer- about 3-4 years ago-who appears to be ok now ecept for a fairly large groin hernia with minimal pain presently?
fredrick serlo
July 13, 2020 5:19 pmIs laparoscopic robotic inquinal surgery repair appropiate for a 75 yr. old man who has 2 hip-replacements and underwent IMRT radiation treatments[43] for prostate cancer- about 3-4 years ago-who appears to be ok now ecept for a fairly large groin hernia with minimal pain presently?
Angel Caban, MD
July 15, 2020 12:41 pmMost likely. consult with your surgeon but in my hands most likely a robotic or lap surgery can be done. hope this helps.
fredrick serlo
July 15, 2020 8:41 pmThank you— what is lap surgery?
Angel Caban, MD
September 23, 2020 1:16 amlaparoscopic surgery is when the surgery is done with small incisions instead of an open larger incision.